Overview

• Karate Kid: Legends marks the franchise’s sixth theatrical entry and is set three years after Cobra Kai’s finale without acting as a direct follow-up to the series.
• Ben Wang stars as Li Fong, a martial artist from Beijing who trains under Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso in New York City.
• The film blends karate and kung fu under the motto “Two branches, one tree” to explore themes of legacy, mentorship, and cultural fusion.
• Reviewers praised the energetic fight choreography and nostalgic performances but criticized the familiar plot structure and uneven pacing.
• A mid-credits cameo by William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence and an open-ended storyline underscore the potential for further installments in the franchise.