Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Moderate
- energetic
- witty
- hopeful
- family movie night
- martial arts movie marathon
What critics said
Critics generally found the film an energetic, accessible franchise continuation powered by Ben Wang’s engaging lead performance, while noting its predictable story and limited emotional depth.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Li Fong receives martial arts guidance from Mr. Han and prepares for a major karate competition.
Li relocates to New York City and must navigate unwanted attention, new relationships, and a different martial arts environment.
Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso jointly assist Li, linking the kung fu and karate strands of the Karate Kid franchise.
Li's journey toward the ultimate karate competition turns martial arts performance into a test of confidence and belonging.
Films like Karate Kid: Legends, and why
The Karate Kid
shared martial arts training, mentor student bond, underdog competition, and coming of age themes
Kung Fu Panda
shared family-friendly martial arts action, comic energy, mentorship, and an inexperienced protagonist developing confidence
Creed
shared sports drama structure, disciplined training, mentor guidance, and emotionally driven tournament ambition
Movie Details
- Director
- Jonathan Entwistle
- Release Date
- 2025-05-08
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 7.0 / 10 (1307)
Cast
- Jackie Chan
- Ben Wang
- Joshua Jackson
- Sadie Stanley
- Ming-Na Wen
- Wyatt Oleff
- Aramis Knight
- Ralph Macchio
- Olivia Yang Avis
- Aaron Wang
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Karate Kid: Legends about?
- A transplanted kung fu prodigy finds courage, community, and a path to the ring when two legendary mentors guide him through New York’s martial arts rivalry.
- What is Karate Kid: Legends like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Karate Kid: Legends as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Karate Kid: Legends violent?
- Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Karate Kid: Legends as moderate.
- What did critics think of Karate Kid: Legends?
- Critics generally found the film an energetic, accessible franchise continuation powered by Ben Wang’s engaging lead performance, while noting its predictable story and limited emotional depth.
- Which films are like Karate Kid: Legends?
- Films with a similar feel include The Karate Kid, Kung Fu Panda, and Creed.
- How long is Karate Kid: Legends?
- Karate Kid: Legends runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Karate Kid: Legends?
- In United States, Karate Kid: Legends streams on Netflix.
