Karate Kid: Legends
Directed by Jonathan EntwistleAfter kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City, he attracts unwanted attention from a local karate champion and embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition with the help of Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso.
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Karate Kid: Legends Ratings & Reviews
- JoelMay 16, 2025The Karate Kid, but worse! Tons of problems but the TikTok best hits esque soundtrack might be the worst part of the whole movie.
- Alex | Pop Culture BrainMay 30, 2025We're doing this again? We are doing this again! I saw Karate Kid Legends so here's the good and bad without spoilers After 5 movies and 6 seasons of a TV show Is there any juice left in the Karate Kid franchise? Turns out the answer is hell yes Karate Kid Legends was so much more than I was expecting While being exactly what I was expecting — if that makes any sense This is a Karate Kid movie through and through But writer Rob Lieber and director Jonathan Entwistle have given it new life With a dynamic New York City setting, a little bit of variation in the fighting styles An inversion of the student teacher dynamic, and subtle exploration of racial differences But most importantly this movie is fast paced — At 94 minutes, the writing and editing is economical and efficient — While still being emotionally and tonally effective It’s got real stakes, the emotions of the story work, and they captured the right blend of humor, action, and heart Now that said Ralph Macchio’s inclusion felt a little forced His supporting role works in the end, but I could feel the strain of getting Daniel in there Some acting was a little corny and the writing at times was cliche Also the villain was a bit under developed and 1 dimensional But all of that was kind of expected and forgivable in this type of movie Because it’s the Karate Kid, you know what you’re going to get But despite that, I was still swept up in the story and would absolutely recommend this to longtime fans and newcomers alike
- dylonloftintateJune 26, 2025Love this
- Damon Kwong2d agoThought this was a very good movie and felt like it belonged well into the universe of karate kid. Always nice to see Jackie Chan again. Definitely give this a go!
- maximusJuly 16, 2025We didn't need to see a wimp with anger issues turned into a martial arts master again. This time we watched an already advanced martial artist learning to refine his techniques with the full legacy of Miyagi. Its not contrived at all to rope in Han's story thanks to the footage of Miyagi explaining the other half of his philosophy to a young Daniel. It arguably reeled the 5th film into proper legitimacy since it was not mentioned much before that Han was the other half of Miyagi's legacy. I do agree with some other reviews though that the soundtrack for this film was really terrible - likened to a TikTok best hits playlist
- SelinaMay 29, 2025At movie 29/05/25
- ccuthbertson932d agoPerfection
- Saber Zainal3d agoGreat legends movie 👍
- Hipster ZOMBIEJune 1, 2025I used to think The Next Karate Kid was the worst entry in the Karate Kid franchise. 2025’s Karate Kid Legends has easily dethroned it as the most disappointing film in the series. After the beloved Netflix series, Cobra Kai, ended I was actually looking forward to this new film thinking the franchise might continue. Now after watching Legends I’d be happy to never see any future sequels in this franchise. The film is disjointed, poorly shot and edited and the first large chunk of the film has viewers following the bland new lead Li training some dude for a boxing match. We seriously don’t see either LaRusso or Han until almost an hour into the movie! LaRusso and Han finally show up, it’s too little, too late. Their arrival feels like a contractual obligation rather than a triumphant return. The editing throughout is a choppy nightmare. Scenes awkwardly jump without rhythm or logic, as if multiple cuts of the movie were carelessly stitched together by someone who’d never heard of pacing. Emotional beats land flat, action scenes fizzle instead of pop, and major moments are undercut by confusing tonal shifts. The film has an identity crisis And never seems to find what type of story it wants to tell. And let’s talk about the Cobra Kai connection—or lack thereof. For a film with “Legends” in the title, it bizarrely distances itself from the most relevant and successful modern continuation of the franchise. No Hawk. No Tory. No Miguel. Just a throwaway post-credit cameo that screams of studio hesitation rather than creative intention. It’s like they forgot what made this universe thrive again in the first place. In short, “Karate Kid: Legends” feels like a spinoff nobody asked for, dressed up in nostalgia it barely earns. Instead of a powerful reunion, we got a slapdash side story with legacy characters awkwardly wedged in. A disappointing misfire from top to bottom.
- Sun Share3d agoTwo/many in one.
- DemonSS10July 18, 2025Great movie a little slow but very modern and worth a watch
- brian65834d agoWhat was the point of this? I mean, they ask for LaRusso help then just continue to use Kung Fu. Why was he even there?
- stuhannaford6d agoIt improves on some things its predecessor did, but sadly drops off in areas it did do well, so on the whole, balances to a decent offering. A much improved Kid from Smith Jnr, and whilst he doesn’t add the angst and anger of Macchio, he brings an endearing quality that results in the same emotion, wanting him to do well. The leads have good chemistry, and although the ending is somewhat predictable, it’s entertaining nonetheless. The downside is the father figure element. Instead of the Chan we previously had, soft spoken, beaten down and eager to make up for past mistakes, we get a bit of a bromance with Macchio, and it’s more of a buddy comedy, which is a shame. It’s by no means a dreadful turn, but a step backwards perhaps. Either way, they both light up the screen, and the fight scenes are well choreographed. The franchise is still kicking.
- Eric BakkeJune 4, 2025Karate Kid Legends doesn’t pretend to be more than it is—a fun, formulaic addition to the franchise that sticks closely to the familiar karate kid template. The pacing is a bit frantic, clearly aimed at viewers used to short-form content. Still, it knows its audience and delivers: training montages, intense showdowns, and just enough nostalgia to satisfy longtime fans.
- Kristian Odland7d agoHow is "jacket off, jacket on" any better than "wax on, wax off?" Even as a fan of the ultra soapy/hoaky Cobra Kai series, this movie is cheesier than the pizza the characters are selling. Just about everything feels rushed and crammed. If you pause and think for one second about any part of this plot, you will be slammed with a tsunami of plotholes. But if you are in the mood for some dumb street fighting fun, complete with on-screen video game-like combo indicators, you may want to check this out.
