Karate Kid: Legends - Release date, plot speculations, and cast 

Ralph Macchio in Karate Kid (Image via YouTube/@sonypictures)
Ralph Macchio in Karate Kid (Image via YouTube/@sonypictures)

Karate Kid: Legends is the latest exciting chapter in the beloved Karate Kid franchise. It shows Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reuniting for a new journey of a child prodigy. Reportedly, it merges the previous Karate Kid movies and the Cobra Kai series in a single universe.

Sony Pictures has just released the trailer for this Karate Kid movie. According to the reports, it is supposed to be released on May 30, 2025, on the big screen.

The film, directed by Jonathan Entwistle, follows Li Fong, a talented kung-fu fighter forced to move from Beijing to New York. While there, he enters a karate competition. So, his teacher, Mr Han, asks Daniel LaRusso (the OG Karate Kid) for help.

Ben Wang stars as Li Fong, the main lead in the film. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio will reprise their roles in the previous Karate Kid movies. American-Canadian actor Joshua Jackson will also play a central role in the film.


When will Karate Kid: Legends be released?

The new Karate Kid movie (Image via YouTube/@sonypictures)
The new Karate Kid movie (Image via YouTube/@sonypictures)

Sony Pictures has just unveiled the trailer for Karate Kid: Legends. It brings back Mr Han and Daniel LaRusso, the legendary characters from this franchise. The film will reportedly be released in theaters on May 30, 2025.


What do we know about the plot of Karate Kid: Legends? Details explored

Ben Wang as Li Fong (Image via YouTube/@sonypictures)
Ben Wang as Li Fong (Image via YouTube/@sonypictures)

The new Karate Kid movie written by Rob Lieber is based on the characters created by Robert Mark Kamen.

According to the film's official synopsis, it follows Li Fong, a Kung Fu child prodigy (and the latest Karate Kid in the franchise), being forced to relocate from Beijing to New York. After the move, he decides to enter a Karate competition to help his friend in need. Soon, his teacher, Mr Hin, brings Daniel LaRusso on board, likely for his valuable guidance.


Who stars in Karate Kid: Legends? Cast revealed

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Ben Wang, known for his roles in movies like Chang Can Dunk and shows like American Born Chinese, will play Li Fong in the upcoming Karate Kid movie. Besides him, the dynamic duo of Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio will play other central characters, reprising their previous roles from the franchise.

The remaining cast of this new Karate Kid movie includes:

  • Joshua Jackson as Victor
  • Shaunette Renée Wilson as Ms. Morgan
  • Ming-Na Wen as Li Fong's mother
  • Sadie Stanley
  • Aramis Knight
  • Wyatt Oleff
  • Danny McBride
  • Jennifer-Lyn Christie

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