Karate Kid: Legends Bridges Two Generations
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio share the screen in a film connecting the classic franchise with its modern continuation.
By The ITSMOVIES Desk · May 30, 2025 · 3 min read
Karate Kid: Legends, released in May 2025, brought together Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, linking the various strands of the long-running franchise. Newcomer Ben Wang stars as a young student mentored by the two veterans.
The film builds on decades of Karate Kid history, including the original films and the popular continuation that revived interest in the property. By pairing Chan and Macchio, it aimed to unite different generations of fans under one story.
