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Karate Kid: Legends

Karate Kid: Legends

When masters unite a new legacy begins.

20257.01h 34m

Overview

After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.

Directed by Jonathan Entwistle
Written by Robert Mark Kamen, Christopher Murphey, Rob Lieber
Produced by Karen Rosenfelt
Box OfficeBudget: $45.0MRevenue: $117.1M

Top Cast

Jackie Chan

Jackie Chan

Mr. Han

Ben Wang

Ben Wang

Li Fong

Joshua Jackson

Joshua Jackson

Victor Lipani

Sadie Stanley

Sadie Stanley

Mia Lipani

Ming-Na Wen

Ming-Na Wen

Dr. Fong

Wyatt Oleff

Wyatt Oleff

Alan

Aramis Knight

Aramis Knight

Conor

Ralph Macchio

Ralph Macchio

Daniel LaRusso

Olivia Yang Avis

Olivia Yang Avis

Young Girl

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Aaron Wang

Young Student

Themes & Keywords

new york citymartial artskung fumentorex-boyfriendkaratebeijing, chinamartial arts tournamentmartial arts trainingnostalgicliving abroadoverprotective motherboxing ringsympathetic

About Karate Kid: Legends

Karate Kid: Legends is a action, adventure, drama film released in 2025 exploring themes of new york city, martial arts, kung fu, mentor, ex-boyfriend, karate. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle, it stars Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson. After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.

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