Po is an eager and kind-hearted penguin earnestly preparing to succeed his father as the spiritual leader of the Valley of Peace. Po's father, Mr. Ping, has been his only family and mentor throughout his life. As Po faces the impending responsibility of leading his hometown, he searches for a kung fu practitioner to mentor and learns of a villain called the Chameleon. Although Mr. Ping intends for Po to inherit his spiritual responsibilities, Po wonders if his playful and imaginative nature will be enough to combat the dangers of their town.