
Karate Kid Legends: Jackie Chan and Stars Bring Martial Arts Action to London
Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and Ben Wang brought the action to London's Trafalgar Square on Tuesday, May 21, 2025, to promote their new film, "Karate Kid: Legends." The event attracted a large crowd of fans eager to catch a glimpse of the stars and celebrate the latest installment in the iconic martial arts franchise. In a brief interview, Jackie Chan emphasized the positive energy and comedic elements of the film, stating, "I want to do some action movie, it's a positive energy, not just lot of action. No violence. Lot of comedy, a healthy, clean comedy." Ben Wang, who also stars in the film, expressed his excitement, sharing, "I saw the Jackie Chan remake of the film when it came out. I was eight, and I started doing martial arts partially because of that. So this is a crazy, the craziest kind of full circle to be here in the movie with both of them." The event was a resounding success, showcasing the enduring appeal of the Karate Kid franchise and its stars.