What makes The Karate Kid timeless? In this special inside look, the cast and creators of Karate Kid: Legends break down the DNA of the franchise—from its core values of honor, discipline, and resilience to the iconic mentorships that defined generations. Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang reflect on the themes that continue to resonate and how Legends builds on that foundation to tell a bold new story. It's more than martial arts—it's a philosophy, a legacy, and a way of life.
Karate Kid: Legends Cast:
Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley and Ming-Na Wen
Karate Kid: Legends will hit theaters May 30, 2025!
Karate Kid: Legends Cast:
Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley and Ming-Na Wen
Karate Kid: Legends will hit theaters May 30, 2025!
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00:00That was so exciting.
00:02I want to go on the stage fighting.
00:04Part of the wonder of continuing this story
00:07is that you see yourself in these characters.
00:10There are things that we want as an audience, right?
00:13You want the good guys to be good, the bad guys to be bad.
00:15And, you know, you want to walk out feeling good.
00:17That's the DNA of the Karate Kid.
00:19Nice!
00:20It's got heart, it's got action, and it's really fun.
00:23For fans of the original movie
00:26and people who are coming to this the first time,
00:28what you'll get to see is a movie that has real stakes
00:30and everybody's punching air and high-fiving
00:33and feeling great about themselves as they walk out of the theater.
00:35You know, thinking that you could fight the world.
00:39Everything's lit to this moment.
00:41Two branches, one tree.
00:42We started this franchise on the big screen.
00:44It'll be nice to be back there again.
00:46How many years?
00:47I'm only 30, though.
00:48I'm 27.
00:55I told him that.
00:56No, I told him that.
00:57Hey!
00:58Karate Kid Legends.
00:59Exclusively in theaters May 30th.
01:00Rated PG-13.