---
title: "Karate Kid: Legends"
year: 2025
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/karate-kid-legends-2025"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 1011477
imdb_id: "tt1674782"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 7.0
vote_count: 1239
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Karate Kid: Legends (2025) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/karate-kid-legends-2025

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The film "Karate Kid: Legends" is a story about a young kung fu prodigy named Li Fong who is forced to move to New York City with his mother after a family tragedy. In his new home, Li befriends someone who needs his help, and he decides to participate in a karate competition. Li's kung fu teacher, Mr. Han, recognizes that Li's skills alone may not be enough to succeed in the competition. Mr. Han seeks the assistance of a renowned martial artist, Daniel LaRusso, who is an original Karate Kid. Through Daniel's guidance, Li learns a new way to fight by combining his existing kung fu skills with Daniel's expertise, ultimately preparing for a significant martial arts showdown.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Beijing kung fu prodigy moves to New York and masters a new fighting style to compete."

### Why Watch
- features two iconic martial arts mentors
- combines distinct fighting styles

### Caveats & Content Note
- requires familiarity with previous franchise entries
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains martial arts competition violence suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: inspirational, action-packed, dramatic

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Now TV Cinema | None | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Crave, Crave Amazon Channel | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, Amazon Video |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Fetch TV |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jonathan Entwistle
- **Networks / Studios**: Columbia Pictures, Sunswept Entertainment, TSG Entertainment

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Jackie Chan** as *Mr. Han*
- **Ben Wang** as *Li Fong*
- **Joshua Jackson** as *Victor Lipani*
- **Sadie Stanley** as *Mia Lipani*
- **Ming-Na Wen** as *Dr. Fong*
- **Wyatt Oleff** as *Alan*
- **Aramis Knight** as *Conor*
- **Ralph Macchio** as *Daniel LaRusso*
- **Olivia Yang Avis** as *Young Girl*
- **Aaron Wang** as *Young Student*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a kung fu prodigy named Li Fong.

### Q: Where does the story take place?
The story is set in New York City after the lead character moves from Beijing.

### Q: Who trains Li Fong?
Li Fong is trained by Mr. Han and receives additional instruction from Daniel LaRusso.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
Li Fong must merge two different fighting styles to succeed in a karate competition.

### Q: What triggers the move to New York?
The move is prompted by a family tragedy.

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*