Movie · 2025 · Action, Adventure, Drama

Is Karate Kid: Legends OK for kids?

Q: Is Karate Kid: Legends OK for kids?

Not a fit. Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: kissing & romance is moderate, profanity is moderate, verbal abuse & bullying is moderate and 2 more.

Q: Is Karate Kid: Legends OK for teenagers?

A good fit. Everything the Teen-safe preset limits is within its limits.

After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.

At a glance

Kids preset · gentle limits for younger children

Not a fit

Under the Kids preset it goes over the limits: kissing & romance is moderate, profanity is moderate, verbal abuse & bullying is moderate and 2 more.

Teen-safe preset · room for action and drama, nothing explicit

A good fit

Everything the Teen-safe preset limits is within its limits.

Every family draws the line differently. Set your own rules and see whether Karate Kid: Legends fits yours, topic by topic. Free.

Set your own rules

What's in it, topic by topic

Sexual & romantic

NudityNone
IMDb says none; only a character working out shirtless a couple of times.
Sources: imdb.com
Sexual contentNone
Multiple guides list no sexual references or sexual content.
Sources: raisingchildren.net.au
Sexualised imageryNone
Only shirtless workouts mentioned; no revealing outfits or suggestive framing reported.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
Kissing & romanceModerate
Teen romance with flirting, a hallway make-out between another couple, and a tender kiss between the leads.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, kids-in-mind.com, imdb.com

Language & behaviour

ProfanityModerate
About three s-words, 'ass', 'd-ck', and misused God's name; guides call it infrequent.
Sources: imdb.com, kids-in-mind.com, christiananswers.net
Vulgarity & crude humourNone
No toilet humour or rude gestures reported; the MPA does not cite crude humour.
Sources: imdb.com, pluggedin.com
Verbal abuse & bullyingModerate
Bullies use the 'Beijing' slur and insults like loser and moron; a jealous ex harasses the lead.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, moviemom.com, childrenandmedia.org.au
Discrimination & hateMild
The nickname 'Beijing' is used as a slur against the Chinese immigrant lead; bullying is framed as wrong.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
Disrespectful behaviour & role modelsMild
Li breaks a promise to his mother, but the film stresses respecting parents and rejects revenge.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org
Dangerous imitable actsMild
A teen hits his head practising a subway turnstile jump; a training pole knocks a teen down. Both show risk.
Sources: kids-in-mind.com, imdb.com

Violence & intensity

Violence & goreModerate
Frequent martial-arts fights, thugs with bats and 2x4s, and a stabbing with no blood shown; injuries are minor.
Sources: imdb.com, pluggedin.com, parentguiding.com
Frightening & intense scenesModerate
Intense fights and recurring flashbacks to the brother's fatal stabbing; may be intense for younger viewers.
Sources: imdb.com, thereviewgeek.com, commonsensemedia.org
Self-harm & suicideNone
No self-harm or suicide content found in the sources searched.
Sources: imdb.com
Death & griefModerate
Li's brother was stabbed and died a year earlier; Li blames himself and his mother grieves. No animal death mentioned.
Sources: pluggedin.com
Alcohol, drugs & smokingNone
IMDb voters and a parent guide say no drugs, smoking or drinking is shown.
Sources: imdb.com, parentguiding.com

Topics some families want to know about

LGBTQ+ representationNot present
IMDb lists no LGBTQ+ content; the romance is between a boy and a girl.
Sources: imdb.com
Religious contentBackground
A Chinese temple lantern festival with incense and a shrine for the dead brother; a yin-yang symbol appears. Brief and incidental.
Sources: pluggedin.com, amothersrandomthoughts.com
Occult & magicNot present
Cultural and spiritual elements only; no witchcraft or occult magic.
Sources: storyscanner.app
Political & ideological themesNot present
Reviews report no political ideology; the main theme is blending karate and kung fu styles.
Sources: variety.com, pluggedin.com
Products & advertisingSupporting
Pepsi is shown several times, and Marco's Pizza appears on screen with a cameo and a taxi ad, tied to a national promotion.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, prnewswire.com, tvtropes.org
Messages & valuesPositive or neutral
Teaches that true strength is courage and integrity, not aggression; also perseverance, respect for family and fair play.
Sources: commonsensemedia.org, movieguide.org

Rated 7 Nov 2026 by our research.

How we rate

We read parent guides, reviews and official ratings for every title and rate 21 topics, from kissing and profanity to violence, frightening scenes, substance use and the messages a story leaves behind, each with a reason and its sources. Our team verifies what the sources leave out. You set a limit per topic, and every title gets a clear verdict against your rules, not someone else's age label.