How Honor, Legacy, and Mercy Shape the Final Showdown ( Photo Credit – YouTube ) Karate Kid: Legends kicks off with a bang, diving straight into the climactic showdown in the Five Boroughs Tournament.

Legends" brings the beloved '80s franchise back to the big screen. The latest film in the "Karate Kid" franchise continues building on the legacy of the series by bringing mainstays Daniel LaRusso and Mr.

Ralph Macchio is back in the latest installment of the 'Karate Kid' film franchise It's "legends only" in Karate Kid: Legends. The 2025 movie is the latest installment in the story of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio),

Ultimately, while the movie sticks to that standalone promise pretty strongly, and Daniel actually has a relatively small role, there are two scenes that touch upon other aspects of the larger Karate Kid franchise - specifically tied to The Karate Kid Part II and, yes, Cobra Kai.

Like other entries in the franchise, the film does indeed conclude with a triumphant freeze frame — but test audiences wanted more.

Legends has been high on my list when it comes to 2025 movie releases, but since I first heard about it, I’ve been curious about how it may or may not affect things after the Cobra Kai finale earlier this year.

The most dramatic moment in “ Karate Kids: Legends ” is its final fight – a 12-minute sequence called the Five Boroughs Tournament that takes place on the roof of a New York City skyscraper.

This week, the Karate Kid franchise is back in theaters for the first time in 15 years with Karate Kid: Legends. And unlike the 2010 film, this movie is a true continuation of everything that came before it.