“Karate Kid: Legends” premieres in May 2025 and promises to bring together fans of the franchise who watched the original 80s films and fans who saw the return of the characters from the 2010 movie and the “Cobra Kai” series.
After more than 15 years away from the screens, the Karate Kid franchise returns to the cinema with “Karate Kid: Legends”, promising to unite the universes of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Jackie Chan (Mr. Han).
According to the movie’s trailer, Jackie Chan’s character will seek out Ralph Macchio for help in training a boy. The film’s protagonist, Li, will have knowledge of kung fu and will learn karate, uniting the franchise’s universes.
Ralph Macchio became famous for playing Daniel LaRusso in the “Karate Kid 1, 2, and 3” films and in the “Cobra Kai” series (2018), while Jackie Chan joined the franchise in 2010 with “The Karate Kid” film, starring alongside Jaden Smith (Dre Parker).
The film’s story is expected to take place in New York. Li and his mother move to the city for some reason, and Li will face problems at school while preparing for a karate championship.
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