Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,121 ratings · Rated PG-13
Genres: Action, Adventure, Drama
Released: 2025-05-08
Runtime: 94 minutes
Where to watch Karate Kid: Legends
- Stream: Netflix
- Rent: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
Karate Kid: Legends parents' guide: ages 10+
Parents need to know that this PG-13 martial-arts sequel is a family-friendly underdog story with tournament fighting and strong mentorship themes.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — The plot revolves around kung fu and karate, martial-arts training, a boxing ring, and a climactic tournament showdown.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official PG-13 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Jonathan Entwistle
Cast
- Jackie Chan as Mr. Han
- Ben Wang as Li Fong
- Joshua Jackson as Victor Lipani
- Sadie Stanley as Mia Lipani
- Ming-Na Wen as Dr. Fong
- Wyatt Oleff as Alan
- Aramis Knight as Conor
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
- Olivia Yang Avis as Young Girl
- Aaron Wang as Young Student
Karate Kid: Legends FAQ
Is Karate Kid: Legends good?
Karate Kid: Legends has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,121 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Karate Kid: Legends?
In the US you can stream Karate Kid: Legends on Netflix and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is Karate Kid: Legends OK for kids?
Karate Kid: Legends is rated PG-13. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 10+. Parents need to know that this PG-13 martial-arts sequel is a family-friendly underdog story with tournament fighting and strong mentorship themes.
What movies are like Karate Kid: Legends?
If you liked Karate Kid: Legends, try The Karate Kid, Batman Begins, Creed III and Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings.