Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
THE KARATE KID: LEGENDS – THE ULTIMATE MULTIVERSE OF MARTIAL ARTS!
It’s finally here and it’s absolute PEAK cinema! Karate Kid: Legends (2025) has officially united the legends, and my childhood heart is screaming. Seeing Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) sharing the same screen is a dream come true!
The story follows Li Fong (Ben Wang), a young prodigy moving to New York, caught between the discipline of Kung Fu and the spirit of Karate. The way Daniel and Mr. Han merge their styles to train him is legendary—”Wax on, wax off” meets “Jacket on, jacket off”! The fight choreography is next-level: fast, brutal, but full of heart.
This isn’t just a movie; it’s a passing of the torch that honors Mr. Miyagi’s legacy while paving a new path for the future. Whether you’re a Cobra Kai fan or a Jackie Chan die-hard, this is the MUST-WATCH of the year!
Who’s the better mentor: Daniel-san or Mr. Han? Let’s argue in the comments!
The film you’re referring to, the major 2025/2026 release uniting the two halves of the franchise, is titled KARATE KID: LEGENDS! And let me tell you, this movie is a spectacular blend of heart, humor, and non-stop martial arts action that absolutely delivers on its massive promise.
The new story centers on Li Fong (Ben Wang), a kung fu prodigy who moves from Beijing to New York City with his mother (Ming-Na Wen). Li is grappling with the trauma of losing his brother in a martial arts tragedy, making him hesitant to fight. However, he quickly finds himself defending his new friend Mia (Sadie Stanley) and her pizzeria owner father, Victor (Joshua Jackson), from a ruthless local karate champion, Conor (Aramis Knight), and his mob-connected sensei (Tim Rozon).
The movie truly kicks into high gear when Li’s former master, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), arrives in New York, realizes the danger, and seeks the help of the one and only Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio). Watching Mr. Han’s grounded, jacket-based Kung Fu philosophy clash and then merge with Daniel-san’s Miyagi-Do Karate is pure cinematic genius. They put aside their differing styles to teach Li the ultimate lesson: martial arts is about overcoming fear and honoring your past.
The action is breathtaking—from street brawls in the kitchen to a final, high-stakes tournament where Li must use a hybrid style of Kung Fu and Karate to win. Chan and Macchio have undeniable chemistry as bickering, competitive, yet ultimately unified mentors. While the pacing is a bit rushed, the film is a loving tribute to the entire legacy, perfectly bridging the gap between the original films, the 2010 reboot, and the Cobra Kai series. This movie is a must-see for every fan!
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