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Karate Kid: Legends

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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. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

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Adam Nayman

Toronto Star

..."Karate Kid: Legends” feels at times like four or five different movies being chopped-and-screwed together, albeit at an enjoyably fast pace, and with a minimum of narrative drag.

Rated: 2/4

May 30, 2025

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Mark Kermode

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I love the Kung Fu Karate training and fight scenes, and the whole thing, and this is true of the series, is played with an air of wholesomeness that's fairly irresistible. I came out with a spring on my step and... I cried.

May 30, 2025

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Bilge Ebiri

New York Magazine/Vulture

I can’t imagine anyone remembering Karate Kid: Legends four decades from now. Or next week.

May 30, 2025

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Cain Noble-Davies

FILMINK (Australia)

… more of a footnote than a vital text.

Rated: 11.5/20

Jun 2, 2025

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Sean P. Means

The Movie Cricket

First-time feature director Jonathan Entwistle somehow manages to make a 94-minute movie feel tedious.

Rated: 2/4

Jun 1, 2025

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Joe Friar

Fort Worth Report

May not add anything new to the enduring franchise, nor does it take the time to explore the heartache behind many of these characters. Still, it’s entertaining and nostalgic. You'll get a kick watching Chan, Macchio, and newcomer Wang.

Rated: 3/4

Jun 1, 2025

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Joe G

I loved the movie and me characters. I like the tie into the series as well!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Isabel

The movie was great I'll watch it again AND again love it

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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willie

I loved and enjoyed brings back watching the first 3 karate kid

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Keith

another great movie. now for the new generation karate kid

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Nessa j

I loved that the two legends came together to help a new and up coming karate kid! It was a great movie. Not too long that it made story line lame. It was just good all the way around!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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Jacob B.

Its was something new but still had the same heart as the previous movies

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/02/25

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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. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

Director: Jonathan Entwistle
Producer: Karen Rosenfelt
Screenwriter: Rob Lieber
Distributor: Columbia Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Martial Arts Violence)
Genre: Action, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): May 30, 2025, Wide
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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