Karate Kid: Legends
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Synopsis
Karate Kid: Legends, unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father.
Cast
- Joshua Jackson
- Jackie Chan
- Ralph Macchio
- Ming-Na Wen
- Shaunette Renée Wilson
- Sadie Stanley
- Aramis Knight
- Ben Wang
- Wyatt Oleff
- Jennifer-Lynn Christie
Moviegoers are saying
This Karate Kid franchise entry delivers a nostalgic family-friendly experience that successfully bridges generations, with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio's mentor dynamic stealing the show. While audiences praise the heartfelt story and stellar cast performances, many note the predictable plot and frustrating shaky camera work during fight scenes that diminish what could have been exceptional martial arts choreography.
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2.8
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- Oct 10, 2025
can we talk about the karate and kung fu state of the world right now
timtamtitusMay 29, 2025when johnny showed up my grandma asked “is that his boyfriend?” and i said something like that yeah
nicoleMay 30, 2025karate kid: into the karate-verse
Preet - May 29, 2025
There is one scene that was very inspired by classic Chan choreography, Ben Wang stumbling all over the place while beating people up, and I thought maybe there’s hope for this movie after all. It never happened again. Suffers from a major identity crisis. Also, an…
Joe AMay 28, 2025this is the best disney channel film i’ve ever seen
frejaoneillMay 28, 2025the definition of a 5-star 3-star movie
bella 🍰 - May 7, 2025
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Gabriel HernándezMay 16, 2025the final scene had me in a absolute level of joy 😭😭
💫 andrey 💫May 25, 2025johnny lawrence, the man you are
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- halle lovedKarate Kid: Legends
young Ralph Macchio on a giant screen for 30 seconds healed me soundtrack was eating until i heard moonbeam ice cream 😭
Mikey likedKarate Kid: LegendsFun from start to finish. Some lol moments and some good action. Didn’t quit have the punch (see what I did there?) to be a great film. Definitely worth the watch though. Ben Wang has insane potential and could become the next Jackie Chan.
Sage Watts dislikedKarate Kid: LegendsForced collab and didn’t even feel like Mr.Han was the same person from the 2010 Karate Kid with Jaden Smith. He felt too happy and there was no interaction between him and Danny
- Mooniemove lovedKarate Kid: Legends
Loved it so much✨
jessica is "meh" onKarate Kid: Legendsi usually adore karate kid movies and after cobra kai i was really excited to feel close to this movie. like i was screaming at how excited i was but now watching it. i feel like things were very rushed and think that the pacing is a little all over the place. none of the returning characters…
Jkha likedKarate Kid: LegendsPretty more entertaining than I thought it will be. It isn’t solely based on karate. The plot is pretty predictable and there is no real emotional depth with the characters, but the cast is amazing and the cinematography is too. It’s entertaining to pass the time. 7.8/10
- Alex lovedKarate Kid: Legends
This was so good. Way better than most legacy movies. It had such a good plot, unique to the first one. All the characters were good, the romance was good, the soundtrack was good. I liked how stylized it was, and that it tied in some boxing too. Just amazing overall
Cinematic Joshua likedKarate Kid: LegendsAn enjoyable Family Action movie that fumbles its footing to enter into a Legacy Sequel that has 2 students, 2 wildly branching storylines, and 2 (or 3) senseis. Because of this and some hyper editing, it may feel like a dragon kick to the face for fans…
Rohan likedKarate Kid: LegendsIs it karate kid without the score..? It felt rushed, crammed in too many pieces to the storyline sacrificing character development and the rivalry. Was ok, had moment of nostalgia, 5.5/10.
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- SRSimon Reyes
Yeah I just saw the movie. Yes you are right it’s like two scripts in one, but I feel they make it work at the end of the movie. Also beautiful fight scenes, but like you said. It’s ruin by the camera cuts. The only example I can give without spoiling it. If you seen the…
JOJulio OrtizI thought it was gonna suck but it prove me wrong. Me and my daughter loved it
JCJason CabassaLoved every minute of it
- APAmmie Patterson
This movie was legendary!!!
JGJeremy GuzmanI grew up with karate kid, my son and I love cobra Kai and this movie was the perfect mix.
ABAaron BleickIncredible Street fighter with Asian flair.
- MOMaverick Ochoa
PEAK 🔥🥋🐐
KLKasey LaRoseSame old story. Fill in the blanks to get it down to 90 minutes.
EWEva WilsonTook my 16 and 20 yr old boys. We really enjoyed it.
Metacritic
Jun 2, 2025
The overall production is bland and overcooked and the reliance on nostalgia and regurgitation often renders things dull and routine.
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
May 30, 2025
The secret weapon, though, is dimpled star Ben Wang, the 25-year-old lead in the Disney+ series American Born Chinese.
Tim Robey
The Telegraph
May 29, 2025
There is at once a roughshod, zippy energy coupled with a sedateness here that results from the simple fact that the film never quite knows how to square the pure awkwardness of two teachers — two stars from different eras of a franchise — instructing a karate kid at once.
Brandon Yu
The New York Times
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