The first video is Karate Kid: Legend You can catch a glimpse of the long-awaited meeting between two teachers from all over the world and the debut of a new generation of karate boys. The latest in the martial arts movie series The first to combine the worlds of the 1984 original film and the 2010 remake.. Karate Kid: Legend Starring Ralph Macchio as Daniel La Russo and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han. American-born Chinese Star Ben Wang plays Li Fung, a young rookie martial artist.
New York Comic Con in progress Karate Kid: Legend panel, screen abuse Audiences got their first glimpse of the series’ 2025 entry in an exclusive first teaser trailer. The film opens with a new generation of students training in yellow and blue uniforms on a rooftop in New York City, before cutting to a monument dedicated to Mr. Miyagi. Mr. Han introduced himself to Daniel and said:I came looking for you.”
The trailer showed glimpses of Lee’s life in New York, including a fight with a bully, and then some of the fights from both competitions to an alley showdown. Mr. La Russo said:Two branches, one tree,” A preview of a very familiar headband concludes the preview while Lee trains in martial arts with both sensei.
Will Miyagi’s past become a bridge between the two?
A new trailer finally reveals how director Jonathan Entwistle and screenwriter Rob Lieber will unite corners of the series that were originally thought to be in separate continuities. of 2010 movie karate kid I was planning to start a new series.. However, after a failed attempt at a 2010 film sequel and renewed interest in the series, both teachers were removed from their roles teaching a new generation.
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While Lee’s story brings them together, Daniel’s story seems more distinct. With the confirmation that Karate Kid: Legend will be set after the event of cobra kai season 6the first volume of the season reveals that Daniel’s mentor has a dark past that led to his flight to China, so glimpses of the headband and focus on Mr. Miyagi’s monument raise eyebrows. Maybe. While it may suggest that Daniel comes to terms with Mr. Miyagi’s darkness, it’s also possible that his past in China establishes a connection between him and Han, and that Chan’s character is a mutual friend. Through this, you will be able to learn about Daniel.
Will the long-awaited team-up make the movie a success?
Lee’s story may seem incredibly familiar as it evokes story beats from the original and remakemost notably the protagonist’s struggle with bullies. It may be a familiar premise, but early trailers emphasize that Daniel and Han’s meeting and alliance is the film’s real selling point, so there’s no need to worry about it. It is suggested. Karate Kid: Legend. While Daniel has faced his own challenges, Han is a much different leader influenced by great loss and hardship. But despite their different lives, perhaps their union could help Lee grow and become not only a better fighter, but a legend in his own right.
Karate Kid: Legends (2025) is the sequel to Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid directed by Jonathan Entwistle. The film sees Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprise their roles, carrying the tradition of martial arts instruction and rivalry into a new era of challenge and discipleship.
- director
- Jonathan Entwistle
- release date
- May 30, 2025
- studio
- Columbia Pictures, Jerry Weintraub Productions, Overbrook Entertainment, Sony Pictures Entertainment
- distributor
- Sony Pictures Entertainment
- writer
- Robert Mark Kamen, Christopher Murphy, Rob Lieber
- cast
- Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Ming-Na Wen, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Aramis Knight, Wyatt Oleff
- character
- Daniel LaRusso, Mr. Han, Li Fung
- franchise
- karate kid
