As a seasoned gamer of martial arts movies and series, I must say the unveiling of the first photos from “Karate Kid: Legends” has me all fired up! The nostalgia of seeing Ralph Macchio back as Daniel LaRusso and the legendary Jackie Chan reprising his role as Mr. Han is a dream come true for this old-school Karate Kid fan.
The first photos from Karate Kid: Legends have been revealed.
In May 2025, a fresh Karate Kid film titled “Karate Kid: Legends” will be released. This installment brings back Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, and Jackie Chan once more dons the role of Mr. Han. Contrastingly, Ben Wang is cast in the lead role, taking on the character Li Fong.
Entertainment Weekly recently posted some initial images from the upcoming series “Karate Kids: Legends.” You can see these pictures below, courtesy of a cross-post from The Hollywood Handle.
First look at ‘KARATE KID: LEGENDS.’
In theaters on May 30.
(Via: )
— The Hollywood Handle (@HollywoodHandle) December 16, 2024
A poster for Karate Kid: Legends has also been shared and can be viewed below, via DiscussingFilm:
What else do we know about Karate Kid: Legends?
Following Entertainment Weekly’s report, the series titled “Karate Kid: Legends” centers around Li Fong, a young man hailing from Beijing. Along with his mother, portrayed by Ming-Na Wen, he relocates to New York City. Subsequently, he encounters difficulties at school and is drawn into conflicts, eventually discovering karate as a means of self-defense.
In the plot summary, it’s stated that when Li requires assistance from a friend in need, he decides to participate in a karate competition. However, his abilities alone prove insufficient. The story continues with Li’s kung fu master, Mr. Han (portrayed by Jackie Chan), inviting Daniel LaRusso from the original Karate Kid (played by Ralph Macchio) for aid. This collaboration results in Li learning a fusion of their unique fighting styles, culminating in an extraordinary martial arts battle.
As a passionate gamer, I’m thrilled to share that according to Director Jonathan Entwistle, the upcoming series, Karate Kid: Legends, takes place following the happenings of Cobra Kai. Can’t wait to see where this new journey leads!
Entwistle expressed his enthusiasm for the new movie’s connection to the Netflix series, Cobra Kai. Being a longtime fan of the show since its inception, he found this project particularly thrilling. The idea of combining the films and the series into one cohesive storyline appealed to him. He had extensive discussions with the Cobra Kai team about creative ways to achieve this unity, aiming for a seamless feel across all parts. Given Ralph’s extensive history with Cobra Kai, he was deeply involved in the project, and their input influenced various aspects of the movie. The team is thrilled to have contributed another piece to the larger Cobra Kai universe.
Karate Kid: Legends will be released on May 30, 2025, from Sony Pictures.
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2024-12-16 21:10