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‘Jackie kind of took over’: Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, and Jackie Chan talk fight sequences and ‘Karate Kid: Legends’

We spoke with Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang for their film 'Karate Kid: Legends.'

The Mary Sue

Ralph Macchio believes new ‘Karate Kid’ film is filled with ‘next level martial arts’

Opening up about the latest instalment in the series, actor Ralph Macchio has declared believes the new ‘Karate Kid’movie is filled with “next level martial arts”.

BANG Premier

How to watch Karate Kid: Legends

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan train a new karate kid in this sequel that is now playing. Here’s what you need to know on how to watch Karate Kid: Legends.

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'Karate Kid: Legends' is a charming, energetic sequel but not quite a knockout

"Karate Kid: Legends" has earned a mixed reaction from critics, and it does have issues, but it won me over regardless. Here's what I loved — and what I didn't.

Tom’s Guide

How The Most Beloved Action Franchise Of The '80s Fixed Its One Problem

'Karate Kid: Legends' director Jonathan Entwistle waxes on about working with Jackie Chan and the biggest challenge of making a new Karate Kid movie.

Inverse

With 'Karate Kid: Legends,' Ben Wang is the 1st Asian American new 'Kid' on the block

It didn’t occur to Ben Wang right away that in taking on “Karate Kid: Legends,” he’d be the franchise’s first Asian American “Kid.”

The Independent UK

Karate Kid: Legends review: "Better than Karate Kid (2010), nothing on Karate Kid (1984)"

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‘He’s a contradiction!’ Ben Wangs teases his Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping role

Ben Wang is "really excited" to play the "contradiction" Wyatt Callow in 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'.

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Karate Kid: Legends star Ben Wang on what he learned from working with Jackie Chan: "He's made 200 of these things, and it's like every movie is his first"

Exclusive: Ben Wang talks learning from his Karate Kid: Legends co-stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio

Total Film

Jackie Chan on the return of the Karate Kid: ‘If I have to jump off a building, I need a stunt double now’

INTERVIEW: As a revival of the cult franchise hits cinemas, Louis Chilton speaks to the Hong Kong superstar, the original ‘Karate Kid’ Ralph Macchio and new ‘Kid’ Ben Wang about the legacy of the first film, dangerous stunts, and ageing as an action star

The Independent UK

Ralph Macchio says Daniel LaRusso is "in a place where I believed he would wind up, even back in the day" in Karate Kid: Legends

Exclusive: Ralph Macchio talks returning as Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid: Legends – and starring opposite Jackie Chan

Total Film

Karate Kid: Legends star Ben Wang cast in The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping

'Karate Kid: Legends' star Ben Wang has joined the cast of 'The Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping'.

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Jackie Chan says CGI stunts are a "double edged sword" and actors are "missing" a "sense of reality"

The martial arts master weighs in on the CGI stunt debate

Total Film

Summer Movies: 11 breakout actors to watch

Many of the big movies this summer might come from familiar places – whether they’re franchises, sequels or hybrid adaptations of beloved animated classics

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Summer Movie Guide 2025: Here’s what’s coming to theaters and streaming from May to August

Hollywood is pulling out the stops this summer movie season, which kicks off with Friday's release Marvel’s “Thunderbolts*.”

Total Film

Karate Kid: Legends: Everything we know about the new Karate Kid movie

Everything you need to know about Karate Kid: Legends

Tom’s Guide

'Karate Kid: Legends' trailer just dropped with Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan — this is the next big thing after 'Cobra Kai'

'Karate Kid: Legends' trailer just dropped with Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan and a new star actor. Here's a look at the next big thing after 'Cobra Kai.'

Forget Netflix for the next Cobra Kai – you'll have to watch it here in 2025

There's a new Karate Kid movie on the way, even before we know how Cobra Kai ends on Netflix.

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'Cobra Kai' star Ralph Macchio is back in the dojo for the new 'Karate Kid: Legends' trailer

The new teaser for 'Karate Kid: Legends' debuted exclusively during New York Comic Con and unites Macchio with fellow franchise star Jackie Chan

Top News

Karate Kid Reboot Filming Officially Underway With Original Cast Returning.

Sony's Karate Kid reboot brings back iconic characters in a thrilling new installment. Stay tuned for action-packed nostalgia!

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Sadie Stanley Joins Cast Of Karate Kid Franchise Sequel

Sadie Stanley joins the cast of the new Karate Kid movie by Sony Pictures, set to explore a teenager's journey with martial arts on the East Coast. Jackie ...

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Sadie Stanley Joins Cast Of Karate Kid Franchise Reboot

Sadie Stanley joins the cast of the new Karate Kid movie by Sony Pictures, set to explore martial arts and mentorship in a fresh storyline. Directed by Jon...

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Ben Wang cast as new Karate Kid in upcoming franchise installment

Get the latest casting news for the upcoming Karate Kid movie, featuring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, and introducing Ben Wang as the new karate kid.

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Young actor Ben Wang cast as next 'Karate Kid' alongside Jackie Chan

Discover the rising star Ben Wang, who secured the coveted role in Sony's new 'Karate Kid' movie alongside Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Get details on hi...

Inverse

“I Did Not Imagine This": Disney's New Show Redefines a Searing Race Epic

Gene Luen Yang had concerns about adapting his celebrated graphic novel 'American Born Chinese' for the screen. Here's what changed his mind.

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