The Dark Knight and Kung Fu Panda are currently dead even at 50–50
Who do you think should win?
The Verdict Class of 2008
This matchup has 14 votes. The picture may shift as more people weigh in.
Contemporary rivals: The Dark Knight and Kung Fu Panda both arrived in 2008, competing for attention then and for votes now. 14 votes in, and The Dark Knight holds a 50%–50% edge over Kung Fu Panda.
Both films operate in action territory, which means voters aren't choosing between genres but between two interpretations of the same kind of movie. The question is which one defines that space better.
At 0 points apart, this is anyone's matchup. The Dark Knight leads for now, but Kung Fu Panda is right there.
The Numbers
| The Dark Knight | Kung Fu Panda | |
|---|---|---|
| Head-to-Head | 50% | 50% |
| Overall Win Rate | 63% | 59% |
| Championships | 207 | 21 |
| Budget | $185M | $130M |
| Box Office | $1.0B | $632M |
Where This Matchup Sits
Out of 57 2000s films on the platform, The Dark Knight at #9 and Kung Fu Panda is in the top quarter.
The Dark Knight gets chosen fast (2.6s). Kung Fu Panda gets chosen slowly (9.0s). Both choices are valid — they're just coming from different places.
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