Sony Pictures has dropped the first trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, set to hit theaters exclusively on May 30, 2025. The film brings together kung fu and karate legends, marking the return of Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, with newcomer Ben Wang.
Plot Details: Two Branches, One Tree
In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere.
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 (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
Cast and Crew
The film is directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber. Key cast members include:
- Jackie Chan as Mr. Han
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
- Ben Wang as Li Fong
- Joshua Jackson
- Sadie Stanley
- Ming-Na Wen
Release Date
Karate Kid: Legends will premiere exclusively in theaters on May 30.
Watch the Karate Kids: Legends trailer:
