When is Karate Kid: Legends coming out?

Last Modified May 22, 2025 01:07 EDT
What is Karate Kid: Legends about?
A visual from Karate Kid: Legends trailer (Source: Screengrab from the trailer)


The American martial arts drama film Karate Kid: Legends is releasing theatrically in the United States and Canada on May 30, 2025. It premiered in Mexico City on May 8, 2025. The film is directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber.


The Karate Kid movies follow the journey of growing-up teens who receive martial arts training from an experienced mentor to defend themselves after being bullied, or to establish their dominance over others.


Ben Wang will appear as the main lead, joining Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and Ming-Na Wen. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio also reprise their roles from the franchise. It is the first movie in the series that was not produced by the late Jerry Weintraub, who passed away in 2015.


When is Karate Kid: Legends releasing?


Karate Kid: Legends is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States and Canada on May 30, 2025. It is a sequel to the franchise's first movies and Cobra Kai, starring Macchio, and the 2010 Jackie Chan movie, combining them into a shared universe.


The film is set after the events of the television series Cobra Kai (2018–2025) and is the sixth installment in the Karate Kid franchise, after the 2010 movie of the same name. The film's development was officially confirmed in September 2022, with Lieber writing the screenplay in November 2023 and Entwistle directing.


How many films are there in the Karate Kid franchise?


What is Karate Kid: Legends about?
The Karate Kid (Source: Netflix)


There are a total of six Karate Kid films, including Karate Kid: Legends, since the franchise debuted in 1984 with the first film, The Karate Kid. Here is a list of all the films and their release dates:


S no.Film TitleRelease Date
1The Karate KidJune 22, 1984
2The Karate Kid Part IIJune 20, 1986
3The Karate Kid Part IIIJune 30, 1989
4The Next Karate KidAugust 12, 1994
5The Karate KidJune 11, 2010
6Karate Kid: LegendsMay 30, 2025


FAQs about Karate Kid

Ben Wang will appear as the main lead in Karate Kid: Legends.

Cobra Kai is the sequel to the Karate Kid film series. It is an American martial arts comedy drama television series.

The Karate Kid film series is available to stream on Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, and Hulu. The series is also available to rent or buy on platforms like Apple TV and Fandango At Home. 

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