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Kung Fury (2015) Timeline Explained – Every Event in Order

Release, runtime and language
2015 · 32 mins · English
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Starring
Jorma Taccone, Björn Gustafsson, David Hasselhoff, Magnus Betnér, David Sandberg, Andreas Cahling

A cop from the future must confront a formidable foe from the past. When a close friend is assassinated by the notorious Kung Führer – Adolf Hitler – Kung Fury embarks on a perilous journey through time. He travels back to Nazi Germany with the mission of eliminating Hitler and dismantling the Nazi empire, determined to prevent further devastation.

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  1. 1 Where to watch
  2. 2 Events in order (10)
  3. 3 Timeline questions answered
  4. 4 Movie threads
  5. 5 Every angle
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10 events in order · contains spoilers

Kung Fury Timeline: Events in Chronological Order

Every key event of Kung Fury (2015) in order, scene by scene, with when and where it takes place. Use it to untangle flashbacks, time jumps and parallel storylines, to refresh your memory before the sequel or to find the exact scene you are thinking of.

  1. Ninja attack and power surge

    In 1985, a Miami back alley becomes the stage for Kung Fury and his partner Dragon confronting a red ninja. The ninja slices Dragon in half, and Kung Fury is struck by lightning and bitten by a cobra, awakening extraordinary kung fu powers. He uses those powers to defeat the ninja and survive the deadly encounter.

    When
    1985
    Where
    Miami, back alley

  2. Arcade machine robot defeated

    Following the alley battle, Kung Fury faces a rogue arcade machine robot and defeats it with his enhanced skills. The victory showcases his new powers in action and foreshadows the chaos to come. The incident signals a turning point in his mission and his approach to danger.

    When
    1985
    Where
    Miami

  3. Decision to quit the force and partner reassignment

    Haunted by fear and grief after the loss of Dragon, Kung Fury quits the police force rather than risk losing another partner. He is reassigned to work with Triceracop, a decision that underscores his struggle to trust others again. This moment sets the stage for his future adventures.

    When
    1985
    Where
    Miami

  4. Hitler enters the timeline and destroys the chief

    Adolf Hitler, referred to as Kung Führer, breaches the timeline and remotely guns down the police chief, triggering chaos in the precinct via a mobile phone. Kung Fury vows vengeance and begins plotting a way to confront him. Hackerman is enlisted to help send him back to history.

    When
    1985
    Where
    Miami

  5. Time travel misfire to the Viking Age

    Kung Fury is sent back in time to Hitler’s Germany to finish the job, but a glitch shunts him into the Viking Age instead. He must adapt to a world of myths and warriors while keeping his mission intact. The detour introduces new allies and dangers into his quest.

    When
    Viking Age
    Where
    Viking Age

  6. Meeting the Valkyries and Thor’s command

    In the Viking Age, Kung Fury meets the valkyries Barbarianna and Katana. The Norse god Thor intervenes and sends him forward to Nazi Germany to complete the mission. The alliance strengthens Kung Fury's resolve as he prepares for the next phase.

    When
    Viking Age
    Where
    Viking lands

  7. Arrival in Nazi Germany and initial onslaught

    Kung Fury arrives in Nazi Germany and decimates dozens of Nazi soldiers with his kung fu prowess. He is suddenly gunned down by Hitler, who uses a Gatling-type gun from his podium. The defeat underscores the scale of the challenge he faces.

    When
    WWII era
    Where
    Nazi Germany

  8. The timeline hack and the dinosaur clash

    Thor, Hackerman, Triceracop, the Viking valkyries, and a tyrannosaurus converge to hack the timeline and turn the tide against the Nazi army. The dinosaur squares off with Hitler’s robotic Reichsadler as the allied forces overwhelm the front. The combined assault changes the battlefield and creates an opportunity for Kung Fury.

    When
    WWII era
    Where
    Nazi Germany

  9. Revival and final blow to Hitler

    After being revived by Hackerman, Kung Fury lands an uppercut to Hitler’s groin. Thor then drops his hammer on Hitler and the robotic Reichsadler, seemingly sealing the mission. With the threat defeated, Kung Fury appears ready to return to his own timeline.

    When
    WWII era
    Where
    Nazi Germany

  10. Return to 1985 Miami and new threat looms

    Back in 1985 Miami, Kung Fury defeats the arcade machine robot again. He notices a Swastika emblazoned on the robot’s body, hinting that the Nazi menace is far from over. Hitler and his Reichsadler re-enter the timeline, vowing revenge on Kung Fury.

    When
    1985
    Where
    Miami

Last updated: October 03, 2025 at 06:45

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Timeline questions answered

Kung Fury Timeline Explained: Your Questions Answered

When does it happen, and why in that order? The questions people ask about the chronology of Kung Fury (2015): time jumps, flashbacks, cause and effect between scenes and the correct order of events, each answered with spoilers.

Q1

Why does Kung Fury quit the police force?

Kung Fury quits the police force after his partner Dragon is killed by a red ninja. Haunted by grief and fear of losing another partner, he decides he'd rather leave the force than risk forming a new partnership. When he's reassigned to work with Triceracop, he chooses to quit instead of accepting the new partner.

Foreshadowing: Earlier, Dragon's brutal death establishes why Kung Fury refuses to work with anyone else.

  • kung fury quits
  • police force
  • dragon death
  • partner loss
Q2

How does Kung Fury get his kung fu powers?

During the fight with the red ninja in the Miami back alley, Kung Fury is struck by lightning and bitten by a cobra simultaneously. This bizarre combination grants him extraordinary kung fu abilities that allow him to defeat the ninja and later take down the arcade machine robot.

Foreshadowing: The lightning strike and cobra bite are shown as the exact moment his powers awaken.

  • lightning
  • cobra
  • kung fu powers
  • origin
Q3

Why does the time machine send Kung Fury to the Viking Age instead of Nazi Germany?

Hackerman attempts to send Kung Fury back to Nazi Germany to kill Hitler, but a glitch in the time travel system misfires and instead transports him to the Viking Age. This accidental detour forces Kung Fury to navigate a different era before Thor eventually guides him to the correct time period.

Foreshadowing: The time travel sequence shows a clear malfunction before Kung Fury arrives in the wrong era.

  • time travel
  • viking age
  • glitch
  • hackerman
Q4

How is Kung Fury revived after being shot by Hitler?

After Kung Fury is gunned down by Hitler using a Gatling-type gun, his friends Hackerman, Thor, Triceracop, the Viking valkyries, and a tyrannosaurus hack the timeline and defeat the Nazi army. Hackerman then revives Kung Fury, allowing him to deliver the final blow to Hitler.

Foreshadowing: The team gathering before the timeline hack sets up the mass intervention.

  • revived
  • hitler
  • shot
  • hackerman
  • timeline hack
Q5

Why does Thor help Kung Fury?

Thor, the Norse god, intervenes after Kung Fury arrives in the Viking Age. He sends Kung Fury forward to Nazi Germany to complete his mission of killing Hitler. Thor's motivation appears to be aligning with the goal of stopping the Nazi threat, using Kung Fury as a temporal assassin.

Foreshadowing: Thor appears specifically when Kung Fury is lost in the Viking timeline.

  • thor
  • valkyries
  • viking
  • help mission
Q6

What happens to Hitler at the end of the movie?

Kung Fury lands an uppercut to Hitler's groin, then Thor drops his hammer on Hitler and his robotic eagle, the Reichsadler. The combined attack appears to defeat Hitler, and Kung Fury returns to 1985. However, the post-credits scene reveals Hitler and the Reichsadler have entered the timeline again, vowing revenge.

Foreshadowing: The ambiguous ending leaves Hitler's fate unclear, which the final scene confirms.

  • hitler defeat
  • hammer
  • reichsadler
  • alive
Q7

What does the Swastika on the arcade machine mean at the end?

When Kung Fury returns to 1985 and defeats the arcade machine robot again, he notices a Swastika on its body. This symbolizes that the Nazi threat has followed him through time, foreshadowing the arrival of Hitler and the Reichsadler who vow revenge in the final scene.

Foreshadowing: The Swastika directly connects to the post-credits reveal of Hitler's return.

  • swastika
  • arcade machine
  • robot
  • return
Q8

Why is there a tyrannosaurus in the movie?

During the timeline hack in Nazi Germany, a tyrannosaurus appears alongside Thor, Hackerman, Triceracop, and the valkyries. The dinosaur helps turn the tide against the Nazi army and battles Hitler's robotic Reichsadler. The T-Rex is part of the film's absurd, comedic tone.

Foreshadowing: The timeline hack brings together unexpected allies from multiple eras.

  • t-rex
  • dinosaur
  • timeline hack
  • absurd
Q9

Who is the Kung Führer?

The Kung Führer is Adolf Hitler, referred to by this satirical title in the movie. He enters the timeline from Nazi Germany and attacks the Miami police precinct, remotely gunning down the police chief via a mobile phone. This act sets Kung Fury on his revenge mission.

Foreshadowing: The police chief's assassination is the inciting incident for the entire time travel plot.

  • adolf hitler
  • kung fuhrer
  • police chief
Q10

Why is Dragon killed so easily by the ninja?

During the opening scene, Dragon and Kung Fury corner a red ninja in a back alley. The ninja easily slices Dragon in half with his sword, killing Kung Fury's partner instantly. This traumatic event sets up Kung Fury's fear of losing partners and his subsequent decision to quit the force.

Foreshadowing: Dragon's death happens within seconds, establishing the ninja as a deadly threat.

  • dragon
  • ninja
  • death
  • partner

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