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Karate Kid: Legends Trailer Unveiled at CinemaCon 2025

The new trailer highlights the fusion of martial arts styles, emotional mentorship, and a fresh protagonist as the franchise's next chapter approaches its May 30 release.

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Before entering a big New York City martial arts tournament, Li Fong (Ben Wang, far left) learns from his kung fu shifu Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and karate sensei Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) in "Karate Kid: Legends."
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Overview

  • Karate Kid: Legends brings Ralph Macchio's Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan's Mr. Han together for the first time in the franchise's history.
  • The film introduces Ben Wang as Li Fong, a kung fu prodigy who moves to New York City and trains under both mentors to compete in a karate tournament.
  • The narrative blends kung fu and Miyagi-Do karate, paying tribute to Mr. Miyagi and exploring themes of mentorship, resilience, and cultural connection.
  • The trailer, revealed at CinemaCon 2025, showcases intense action sequences, heartfelt moments, and the evolving relationship between LaRusso and Mr. Han.
  • Directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber, the film is set three years after Cobra Kai's finale and features a diverse supporting cast, including Ming-Na Wen and Joshua Jackson.