New Delhi: The much-hyped and highly awaited Karate Kid: Legends had its grand premiere recently at New York, and early reactions from viewers are here. Critics and fans are calling it 'fun, action-packed, and made with love,' with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio receiving rave reviews for their performances.
A special preview was held at the SVA Theatre, New York, which was attended by Jackie Chan, Ralph Maccio, and Ben Wang.
The film unites two iconic mentors in a story that bridges generations, introducing a fresh new fighter into the legendary world of Karate Kid. With high-octane action, emotional stakes, and nostalgic charm, Karate Kid: Legends is already shaping up to be one of the year’s most exciting releases.
Karate Kid: Legends Movie Review - What Fans Have To Say
One user wrote: Kung fu meets karate in #KarateKidLegends — a fun, predictable underdog story that sees Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio unite for entertaining results. Ben Wang is superb as the series's first Asian kid. He brings physicality and charm to a franchise that's still kicking.
Kung fu meets karate in #KarateKidLegends — a fun, predictable underdog story that sees Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio unite for entertaining results.
Ben Wang is superb as the series's first Asian kid. He brings physicality and charm to a franchise that's still kicking. pic.twitter.com/NMc8NX7YBB
— Jonathan Sim (@TheJonathanSim) May 28, 2025
Another person took to X (fomerly called Twitter) and reviewed: #KarateKidLegends is a great tribute for fans of karate and Cobra Kai. While it sticks to a familiar storyline, it brings in fresh and exciting karate sequences from the talented Ben Wang. The chemistry between Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio was a standout highlight.
#KarateKidLegends is a great tribute for fans of karate and Cobra Kai. While it sticks to a familiar storyline, it brings in fresh and exciting karate sequences from the talented Ben Wang. The chemistry between Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio was a standout highlight. pic.twitter.com/rRRA8cEHiY
— Jeremy Kazieva (@jeremy_kazieva) May 28, 2025
I loved #KarateKidLegends way more than I ever expected to. Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang are fantastic This film delivers a solid kick of entertainment, nostalgia, action and comedy. A brilliant film for the family and fans of the franchise. https://t.co/AcTCRJc2iC
— Jazz Tangcay (@jazzt) May 27, 2025
#KarateKidLegends is the SPIDER-MAN: HOMECOMING of the series; it cleverly switches up the structure while featuring a ton of energy & oodles of charm. The Jackie Chan Stunt Team brings speed & inventiveness to the fights, Ben
Wang is easy to like, & Chan & Macchio are super. pic.twitter.com/pBNyVWWd2T— Bill Bria (@billbria) May 28, 2025
Action over emotion. ‘ #KarateKidLegends’ struggles to fuel off of what Karate kid/Cobra Kai fans grew to love. However, riding along a familiar story path, ‘Karate Kid Legends’ still manages to rear off on to its own thing while delivering an explosive final act worthy of the… pic.twitter.com/tYJTHkNONI
— Klepcx (@Klepcx) May 28, 2025
In the Hindi version, Ajay Devgn and his son Yug lend their voices to the characters of Jackie Chan and Ben Wang, marking Yug’s voice-over debut and their first project together.
Sony Pictures Entertainment India releases Karate Kid: Legends in Indian theatres on May 30, in English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu.
Karate Kid: Legends was released on May 8, 2025 in Mexico City.
