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KARATE KID: LEGENDS Review: A New Chapter In The Karate Kid Saga
KARATE KID: LEGENDS stars Ben Wang, Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Joshua Jackson, Ming Na Wen, and Aramis Knight.
KARATE KID: LEGENDS Debuts Brand New Trailer Ahead Of May Theatrical Release
Two branches, one tree. Catch the new trailer for KARATE KID: LEGENDS!
KARATE KID: LEGENDS Finds Jackie Chan And Ralph Macchio Joining Forces In The Official Trailer
“Two branches. One tree.” That’s the tagline being touted for Karate Kid: Legends, the newest chapter in the ongoing Karate Kid franchise which still has one more season of Netflix series Cobra Kai before this film arrives. I’m especially curious as to how Ben Wang will be introduced into this saga after that show ends. I’m thinking cameos? Easter eggs? Maybe a surprise appearance by Hilary Swank? Who knows? In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone […]
KARATE KID: LEGENDS Dons First Teaser Poster For The Sony Franchise Sequel
Marking the fifth film in the franchise is Karate Kid: Legends, as revealed by way of its recent NYCC goings on this week. The Sony Pictures release hails from director Jonathan Entwistle from a script by Rob Lieber, starring Disney+ series American Born Chinese star Ben Wang alongside franchise staples Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Little is known about the plot which otherwise sees Wang in the role of “a young teenager from China who finds identity and strength in martial arts. During his journey of self-discovery, Wang’s character meets a disciplined martial arts master,” per JoBlo. The cast also lists Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen, Wyatt Oleff, Aramis Knight, Sadie Stanley, and more for the film’s May 30, 2025 theatrical release. The update comes a day following further casting news on the second half of sixth and final season of hit Karate Kid offshoot, Netflix series “Cobra Kai” which bows on the […]
New KARATE KID Movie Casts ‘American Born Chinese’ Star Ben Wang
Actor Ben Wang is taking the mantle in Jonathan Entwistle’s forthcoming installment of the Karate Kid franchise, according to THR’s Borys Kit. The announcement comes following a global casting call that kicked off last November, spearheaded by actors Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, with reportedly 10,000 candidates showing up in the first 24 hours. Per Kit’s reporting: According to studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition that demonstrated his deep connection to the character. It also helped that he is fluent in Mandarin and highly skilled across many forms of martial arts, including karate, wing chun/kung fu, gumdo, kempo and taekwondo. Some of those skills were already showcased on American Born Chinese, the well-regarded adaptation of the acclaimed coming-of-age fantasy graphic novel by Gene Luen Yang that also starred Michelle Yeoh. Wang starred in “American Born Chinese” opposite Daniel Wu, Jim Liu and Oscar winning actors Yeoh and her fellow […]