To match the high-octane energy and deep emotional undertones of the original version (which featured stars like Jack Black, Angelina Jolie, and Gary Oldman), the Greek dubbing studio assembled a premium lineup of Hellenic voice actors.
) brought the beloved martial arts comedy to Greek audiences with a localized dub that maintained the energy of the original 2011 production. Directed by Jennifer Yuh Nelson, the sequel follows Po as he seeks "inner peace" while facing the villainous Lord Shen, an evil peacock who threatens to destroy kung fu with a powerful new weapon. Greek Voice Cast
Released in Greece as Κουνγκ Φου Πάντα 2 , the 2011 sequel to the DreamWorks hit follows Po and the Furious Five as they attempt to stop the villainous Lord Shen from conquering China with a powerful new weapon. Greek Dubbing Cast
), who also voiced the character in other installments of the franchise. Shifu (Σίφου) : Voiced by Manolis Giourgos Μανώλης Γιούργος Tigress (Τίγρη) : Voiced by Υρώ Λούπη ), reprising her role from the first film. Mantis (Μάντις) : Voiced by Leonidas Kakouris Λεωνίδας Κακούρης Monkey (Μαϊμού) : Voiced by George Papadopoulos Γιώργος Παπαδόπουλος Viper (Οχιά) : Voiced by Maria Zervo Μαρία Ζερβού Lord Shen (Λόρδος Σεν) : Voiced by Nestoras Kopsidas Νέστορας Κοψιδάς Local Reception and Availability
From its star-studded dubbing cast to its thematic ties with classical storytelling, here is a comprehensive exploration of Kung Fu Panda 2 in the context of Greek cinema. The Phenomenon of Greek Dubbing (Μεταγλώττιση)
The film opened in Greek cinemas with much fanfare, hitting the big screen on . While not the biggest market, Greece contributed to the film's massive global success. During its opening weekend, Kung Fu Panda 2 earned approximately $362,093 at the Greek box office. This was part of its incredible worldwide total of over $665 million, which made it the highest-grossing film directed by a woman at the time.
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Critics praised the dub for preserving Jennifer Yuh Nelson’s emotional depth, especially Shen’s tragic backstory. However, some parents noted that the Greek translation softened violent references (e.g., “I will kill you” became “θα σε νικήσω” – “I will defeat you”).