It’s not as good as the original, but it does capture some of that nostalgia and energy. Entwistle tries to cater to both new and old fans which at times gives Legends an uneven feel.

Full Review | Jul 30, 2025

For the Karate Kid series fans, this is still a must-watch movie regardless of some of the significant flaws.

Full Review | Original Score: 6.5 | Jul 30, 2025

It's an entertaining film that combines sporting prowess with a dramatic and romantic comedy that can satisfy fans without too many pretensions. It's not memorable and has some technical issues, but it's a good way to pass time. [Full Review in Spanish]

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 23, 2025

Like Li Fong (Ben Wang) himself, Karate Kid: Legends has the rugged spirit of a champion. It's scrappy, rough around the edges, but it fights like hell and makes its punches count. And in karate, that's what matters most.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jul 23, 2025

The cinematic comfort food known as Karate Kid: Legends ... is as predictable as Mom’s meatloaf.

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/4 | Jul 22, 2025

Karate Kid: Legends is watchable, sure, especially for fans who've grown up with crane kicks and Mr Miyagi's teachings, but it's also frustratingly safe and structurally lazy.

Full Review | Original Score: 2/5 | Jul 19, 2025

While the pacing stumbles midway and the villain doesn’t land as hard as it should, the film thrives on powerful mentorship, clean fight choreography, and nostalgia that feels earned, not forced. This is the reboot that shows respect, heart, and growth.

Full Review | Original Score: 6.5/10 | Jul 19, 2025

Legends is a refreshing chapter in the Karate Kid universe, anchored by a strong lead performance, even if some of its action scenes favor style over substance.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jul 17, 2025

Make no mistake, Ben Wang is a star on the rise. The entire weight of this film is thrust upon him, and he effortlessly carries this movie from beginning to end.

Full Review | Original Score: 4/5 | Jul 13, 2025

I feel like [Jonathan] Entwistle spends a lot of time in montages, showing the training, which is good for fans of martial arts because we see Ben Wang in action doing a fantastic job...

Full Review | Jul 12, 2025

Karate Kid: Legends will be just fine for some viewers, but I’m left with the nagging feeling that, despite its undeniable energy, it offers nothing new to a franchise in desperate need of a fresh story.

Full Review | Jul 11, 2025

Some may end up feeling disappointed that this bizarre legacy sequel doesn’t live up to the quality of writing and character development they’ve expected from The Karate Kid for the past seven years…

Full Review | Original Score: 2.5/5 | Jul 11, 2025

Part fan service, part generational update, there is much to like in this legacyquel.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 23, 2025

Karate Kid: Legends sits at this intersection of something that effectively taps into the nostalgia of the franchise, evokes the warm-and-fuzzies, serves up an enjoyable experience, even if you know that it’s not a great movie.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Jun 20, 2025

It's the same old "Rocky" top plot but it still entertains.

Full Review | Original Score: 6/10 | Jun 16, 2025

It’s a lighthearted and fun crowdpleaser with all of the elements that made the film series so popular. It's worth the trip with the family to the movies.

Full Review | Original Score: 8/10 | Jun 13, 2025

The nostalgia was there for the older audiences, the younger audiences enjoyed the karate and the spirit of things.

Full Review | Original Score: B+ | Jun 11, 2025

Putting aside the more obvious reality that Sony wanted a reliable summer moneymaker, Karate Kid: Legends justifies its existence by espousing the value of passing on your knowledge to others as a means of not only connection, but self-actualization.

Full Review | Jun 11, 2025

While this film signposts where it is headed from the very beginning it is a fun enough ride to get there. Nostalgia mixes well with a heartfelt fun story.

Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 | Jun 11, 2025

The Karate Kid: Legends isn't the definitive installment many expected, but it's not an irredeemable disaster either. [Full review in Spanish]

Full Review | Jun 10, 2025