Overview

• Ben Wang portrays Li Fong, a Beijing-born kung fu prodigy who moves to New York City and enters a citywide karate tournament.
• Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio return as Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, combining kung fu and karate techniques to guide the newcomer.
• Viewers have praised the film’s energetic fight sequences, Wang’s charismatic debut, and Chan’s decision to perform his own stunts.
• Critics applauded the legacy reunion and action choreography but criticized the plot for leaning heavily on franchise conventions.
• A surprise post-credits cameo from William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence signals Sony’s intentions for extending the Karate Kid franchise.