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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Critics Consensus

Leaning heavily on the nostalgic appeal of Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio's return to the Karate Kid franchise, Legends could be more disciplined with its technique but still lands some crowd pleasing strikes.

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With fun choreography that blends Kung Fu and Karate, and a moving story that weaves the old and the new, Karate Kid: Legends makes for a winning entry in the franchise.

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Wenlei Ma

The Nightly (AU)

Karate Kid: Legends sits at this intersection of something that effectively taps into the nostalgia of the franchise, evokes the warm-and-fuzzies, serves up an enjoyable experience, even if you know that it’s not a great movie.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 20, 2025

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Karl Quinn

Sydney Morning Herald

...Karate Kid: Legends offers little by way of innovation and plenty by way of giving the people what they want. It’s derivative, corny and, in its utterly predictable way, great fun.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 5, 2025

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Kevin Maher

The Times (UK)

Wax on, wax off. Eff on, eff off.

Rated: 1/5

Jun 4, 2025

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Whang Yee Ling

The Straits Times (Singapore)

Part fan service, part generational update, there is much to like in this legacyquel.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 23, 2025

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Jackie K. Cooper

jackiekcooper.com

It's the same old "Rocky" top plot but it still entertains.

Rated: 6/10

Jun 16, 2025

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Paul Salfen

AMFM Magazine

It’s a lighthearted and fun crowdpleaser with all of the elements that made the film series so popular. It's worth the trip with the family to the movies.

Rated: 8/10

Jun 13, 2025

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Krista

Short and to the point. Very little down time.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

06/25/25

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Jerel H

Not very good at all.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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Regina

Great movie with learning lessons. Especially discipline and forming freinships.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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tinkerbell

amazing casting!! movie was so much better than I was expecting

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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Finn

I thought it was a little cringey and the seats felt horrible and the popcorn was to expensive and it didn’t even taste good

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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Brian

Movie was too short but it had a good cast and a good story that repeated itself like all the other Karate Kid movies. I give it a 3 out of 5 rating . Go see it!

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

06/24/25

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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
Box Office (Gross USA): $44.4M
Runtime: 1h 34m
Sound Mix: Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)

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