Besides that, of course, there are plenty of other reasons to enjoy the film, too. I grew up around New York City, so having a Karate Kid movie set in the city I love is something I will always support. There’s also the fact that Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are fun as heck in the same scenes together.

Legends” is the pairing of initial franchise star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, a star of the 2010 reboot that shares the title of the 1984 original, “The Karate

I t’s a big year for Ralph Macchio and the “Karate Kid” universe, as the martial arts franchise celebrates two major releases in 2025.