When Is “Karate Kid: Legends” Coming To Disney+?
This summer, the next instalment in the iconic “Karate Kid” franchise, “Karate Kid: Legends”, arrives in cinemas around the world, bringing together the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.
When Is “Karate Kid: Legends” Released?
“Karate Kid: Legends” is out now exclusively in cinemas. Following its theatrical release, it will then be released on digital platforms like Apple, Amazon and Vudu to purchase/rent before being released on physical media formats like DVD and Blu-Ray.
When Will “Karate Kid: Legends” Be On Disney+?
Since Sony Pictures is releasing the movie, it won’t automatically come to Disney+ following its theatrical and digital release.
Instead, in the United States, “Karate Kid: Legends” will be heading to Netflix first as part of a multi-year Pay One deal for around eighteen months. Disney does have a multi-year Pay Two licensing deal that covers Sony’s theatrical releases from 2022 to 2026 for Disney’s vast portfolio of platforms, including its streaming services Disney+ and Hulu, as well as linear entertainment networks including ABC, Disney Channels, Freeform, FX and National Geographic.
This means that “Karate Kid: Legends” will likely arrive on Disney+ and Hulu around two years after the movie’s theatrical release, which will be around May/June 2027. However, no exact Disney+ release has been announced yet, and it isn’t likely for a couple of years.
Internationally, things are a little less complicated, as Disney has licensed some “Spider-Man” films; however, Disney+ generally doesn’t have many licensed movies from Sony.
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