"The Karate Kid: Legends": a sixth installment that seriously lacks originality

Review Kung-fu film by Jonathan Entwistle, with Ben Wang, Jackie Chan (United States, 1h34). In theaters August 14 ★☆☆☆☆

By Xavier Leherpeur

Published on August 12, 2025 at 6:29 p.m.

Jackie Chan and Ben Wang in Jonathan Entwistle's — Jackie Chan and Ben Wang in “Karate Kids: Legends,” by Jonathan Entwistle. 2024 CTMG, INC.

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An amorphous sequel to the famous franchise. Identical narrative structure (the wise master, the fiery student to channel), the same use of ellipse editing to show the recruit's progress, and a slew of saga survivors playing cameos. It's all been seen before.

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