Director: Jonathan Entwistle
Cast: Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley
Karate Kid: Legends is a 2025 American action-adventure film directed by Jonathan Entwistle, starring Ben Wang, Jackie Chan, and Ralph Macchio. A fresh chapter in the long-running franchise, the film bridges two beloved eras of martial arts cinema by uniting the iconic Mr. Han with the original Karate Kid himself.
What is Karate Kid Legends about?
Li Fong, a gifted young kung fu practitioner, has built his entire identity around the discipline he mastered in Beijing. When a personal tragedy forces him and his mother to relocate halfway around the world to New York City, everything familiar is stripped away. Li's troubles deepen when a friend he meets in his new city faces a dangerous challenge and turns to him for help. Li agrees to enter a karate competition, only to discover that his specialized kung fu background leaves critical gaps against the broader demands of the tournament. His mentor, Mr. Han, reaches out across generations to bring in Daniel LaRusso — a man who has walked a very similar path. Under their combined guidance, Li must reconcile two distinct martial arts philosophies and forge something entirely his own before the final bout.
Cast & crew
Director Jonathan Entwistle brings a background in high-energy youth-focused storytelling to the project. Ben Wang leads as Li Fong, delivering an athletic and emotionally grounded performance. Jackie Chan reprises the beloved Mr. Han role he introduced in the 2010 film, while Ralph Macchio returns as Daniel LaRusso. The supporting cast includes Joshua Jackson, Ming-Na Wen, Sadie Stanley, Aramis Knight, and Wyatt Oleff, rounding out a genuinely multigenerational ensemble.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers and the Iranian diaspora, Karate Kid: Legends carries a theme that resonates across cultures: the immigrant experience of being uprooted, starting over in an unfamiliar city, and discovering that the skills and values carried from home are not a limitation but a foundation. The story of a Beijing-trained young man navigating New York parallels experiences many diaspora families know firsthand. Beyond its personal stakes, the film delivers a crowd-pleasing reunion of two franchise pillars — Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio — making it a comfortable, fun watch for the whole household. The film is available on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles.
Where & how to watch
Karate Kid: Legends is available on K-Time with full Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your browser, smart TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Start or pause any time; cancel anytime.