PG-13 | 1h 34m | Action, Martial Arts, Romance | 2025
“The Karate Kid” (1984) attempted a franchise reboot in 2010, by taking Dre Parker (Jaden Smith, Will Smith’s son) to China to be trained up in martial arts by Shifu Han (Jackie Chan).
‘Karate Kid: Legends’: Fun Fight Film For 14-Year Olds
A shamelessly paint-by-the-numbers “Karate Kid,” but cute and fun, the romance is sweet, and the references to the previous franchise installments satisfactory.
Li Fong (Ben Wang) in "Karate Kid: Legends." Sony Pictures Releasing
Mark Jackson
Film Critic
Mark Jackson is the senior film critic for The Epoch Times and a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic. Mark earned a bachelor's degree in philosophy from Williams College, followed by classical theater conservatory training, and has 20 years' experience as a New York professional actor. He narrated The Epoch Times audiobook "How the Specter of Communism Is Ruling Our World," available on iTunes, Audible, and YouTube. Mark is featured in the book "How to Be a Film Critic in Five Easy Lessons" by Christopher K. Brooks. In addition to films, he enjoys Harley-Davidsons, rock-climbing, qigong, martial arts, and human rights activism.
