Karate Kid: Legends
NZ release: 26 June 2025
Violence & coarse language Rated on: 20 May 2025
What’s it about?
When kung fu prodigy Li Fong moves to New York City, he catches the eye of a local karate champion. With guidance from Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, Li sets out to prove himself in the ultimate karate competition.
The facts
- Directed by Jonathan Entwistle (I Am Not Okay with This)
- Stars Ben Wang (Mean Girls [2024]), Jackie Chan (Rush Hour), Ralph Macchio (The Karate Kid), Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction [series])
- English and Mandarin languages
- Runtime: 94 minutes
Why did it get this rating?
This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.
Violence
Karate Kid: Legends features frequent martial arts and fight scenes. Some result in visible injuries, including a black eye and a character being knocked unconscious with a bloodied face. The character is taken to hospital by ambulance and later recovers.
One character also has flashbacks to a traumatic event involving the death of a family member. While no blood is shown, these scenes may be distressing for younger viewers.
Coarse language
There is occasional coarse language including “sh*t,” “dick” and “arse.”
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