Good news for martial arts lovers and Karate Kid fans! A new chapter in the iconic Karate Kid franchise, Karate Kid: Legends, is coming soon, and its first trailer has been released! With legends like Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, along with new star Ben Wong, this movie is ready with full action, drama, and nostalgia. Let's get to know more about this movie, trailer highlights, and release date!
Karate Kid: Legends - What is the story?
The original Karate Kid movie that came out in 1984, followed by a remake starring Jackie Chan in 2010, and now the Netflix series Cobra Kai... this franchise has been entertaining fans forever. Now Karate Kid: Legends is coming up with a new story that combines these two worlds. The film is set three years after the events of the Cobra Kai series.
The story centers on a kung fu prodigy named Lee Fang (Ben Wong). Lee, who moved from Beijing to New York City with his mother, struggles to adjust to his new life there. But trouble follows him! After a fight with a local karate champion, Lee enters the Ultimate Karate Competition to help a friend. But his skills alone are not enough. That's where Jackie Chan (Mr. Han) and Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) enter. The two legends combine their kung fu and karate styles to train Lee. In the end, the stage is set for an epic martial arts showdown.
Trailer Highlights: Action, Emotion, Nostalgia!
The first trailer of Karate Kid: Legends, which was released on December 17, 2024, has fans excited. The trailer initially shows Mr. Han training his students in China, highlighting Lee Fang. Scenes like Lee dealing with bullies in New York City and fighting with a gang on the subway will give action lovers a kick. Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han continue the Miyagi legacy by training Lee together, with the dialogue "Two branches, one tree". The scene where Daniel gives Miyagi a headband to Lee doubles the nostalgia. The trailer features rooftop karate tournament scenes, Jackie Chan's action style, Daniel's emotional mentorship... all of which have increased the hype for the movie. In India, the film is set to release in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu, meaning Telugu fans will also have a chance to fully enjoy it
Release Date: When can you watch it?
The Karate Kid: Legends movie is set to release in theaters on May 30, 2025. Originally, the film was scheduled to release in June 2024, but due to the 2023 SAG-AFTRA strike, it was postponed to December 2024 and then to May 2025. Sony Pictures is promoting the film as a summer blockbuster. Sony Pictures Entertainment India is releasing the film in India.
Star Cast: Old and New Legends
The film stars Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso) and Jackie Chan (Mr. Han) in their iconic roles. Newcomer Ben Wang is playing the lead role as Lee Fang. Ben was selected through a global casting call because of his skills in martial arts like karate, kung fu, and taekwondo. The film also stars talented actors like Ming-Na Wen (as Lee's mother), Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, and White Olaf.
The film is being directed by Jonathan Entwistle, with a screenplay by Rob Leiber. The team is creating a shared universe that combines the original Karate Kid, the 2010 remake, and Cobra Kai Legacy.
Why are fans excited?
The Karate Kid franchise has a huge fan base in India. From the original film starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita in 1984, to the Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith kung fu version in 2010, the franchise has always been fresh with the Cobra Kai series. Now, the Legends movie is mixing these two worlds (karate and kung fu) and taking Miyagi's legacy forward. The trailer's references to the "Miyagi-verse", Jackie Chan's action style, and Daniel's emotional touch are giving fans a full kick.
If you look at the reactions of fans on social media, comments are coming like, "Watching Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio training together is pure nostalgia!" The trailer is also full of hype in X.
How can you watch it in India?
Karate Kid: Legends will be released in theaters in India from May 30, 2025. The film will be available in Telugu, Hindi, Tamil, and English, which means that Telugu fans have a chance to enjoy the film with a local feel. Tickets can be booked on platforms like BookMyShow, and 35K people are already showing interest in this film
Final Take: Summer Blockbuster Ready!
The Karate Kid: Legends movie is going to be a perfect treat for action, drama, martial arts, and nostalgia lovers. Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio combo, Ben Wong fresh talent, Jonathan Entwist direction... All these together are going to make this movie a 2025 summer blockbuster. Goosebumps are coming just by watching the trailer, imagine what the movie will be like! Are you ready to see this epic showdown in theaters on May 30, 2025? Set the stage with "Walks On, Walks Off"!