The first Karate Kid The film was released in June 1984, and 40 years later, the franchise is still going strong with the Cobra Kai series on Netflix and the film, Karate Kid: Legendsshortly. The original films followed Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) as he trained in karate and overcame those who bullied him. Other Karate Kid The 2010 film saw Jaden Smith play a similar character, although he studied kung fu instead of karate. Now, after more than a decade, a new Karate Kid the film will be released in 2025.
Sony announced Karate Kid: Legends is on the way, although it's not yet clear how it will tie into the existing films. Sony promises a “return to the original Karate Kid franchise”with the new Karate Kid film, although there is also some feeling that it will be a soft reboot. This is also not surprising, since the straight story of the original Karate Kid was continued significantly by Cobra Kai – which in itself led to speculation about Karate Kid: Legends can match the show. Thanks to the success of Cobra Kai on Netflix, the new Karate Kid news of the film is eagerly awaited.
The latest news about Karate Kid: Legends
The trailer is revealed
As the film's 2025 release date approaches, the latest news arrives in the form of the trailer for Karate Kid: Legends. THE trailer introduces the newest character to use the mantra, Li Fong (played by Ben Wang), who travels to the US with Mr. Han (Jackie Chan). They look for Daniel (Ralph Macchio), who will help them train Li the same way the late Mr. Miyagi trained him. A gang of thugs is seen approaching Li on the train, and some big fight scenes are teased. The trailer culminates with an action-packed rooftop fight.
Karate Kid: Legends Release Date
The new Karate Kid arrives in May 2025
Karate Kid: Legends originally had a release date of June 7, 2024. This would place the release during the 40th anniversary month of the first Karate Kid film release. With Sony changing its release schedule next year because of the Hollywood strikes, the Karate Kid the reboot's release date has been pushed back to December 2024. Now, Karate Kid: Legends was pushed once again, and will now be released on May 30, 2025.
Karate Kid: cast of legends
Characters from all generations of the Karate Kid franchise will appear This movement confirms that all epochs of the Karate Kid franchise is not only canon, but will also be represented in the new film
The first major casting came when it was announced that Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan would appear in the film, reprising their previous roles. Macchio will be back in his familiar role of Daniel de The Karate Kid and Cobra Kaiand Jackie Chan will be back as Mr. Han in 2010 Karate Kid redo. This movement confirms that all epochs of the Karate Kid franchise is not only canon, but will also be represented in the new film.
The duo Macchio and Chan appeared in official video from Sony Pictures in which they announced a worldwide casting call for the role of the titular Karate Kid. A few months later, the search was completed with American born Chinese star Ben Wang being chosen to appear as Li Fong, the main character. Since then, other names have been added to the cast, such as Ming-Na Wen, whose role has not yet been revealed. Additionally, Sadie Stanley will play the romantic interest of Ben Wang's title character, while Dawson Creek alumnus Joshua Jackson will play his father.
A list of known cast members includes:
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Role of the Karate Kid |
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Jackie Chan |
Mr. |
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Ralph Macchio |
Daniel LaRusso |
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Ben Wang |
Li Fong |
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Sadie Stanley |
Unknown |
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Ming-Na Wen |
Unknown |
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Joshua Jackson |
Unknown |
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Wyatt Oleff |
Unknown |
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Aramis Knight |
Unknown |
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Karate Kid: Story of Legends
A new Karate Kid will emerge
Although all the details have not yet been revealed, it is known that Karate Kid: Legends will follow a teenager from China who studies under the harsh but fair teachings of Mr.. Han and his newest student, Li Fong, will travel to California in search of Daniel LaRusso to learn from him the teachings of the late Mr. However, things are not so good, and a new group of ruffians will target Li Fong ( for reasons unknown at this time) and it will require more than a few exciting martial arts battles.
Karate Kid: Legends Trailer
Watch the full trailer below
In December 2024, a full trailer to Karate Kid: Legends was revealed to have finally revealed some plot details about the highly anticipated film. The two-minute trailer introduces Li Fong, Mr. Han's newest student, who travels with his mentor to train with Daniel LaRusso, who is familiar with Miyagi's teachings. New villains arrive and threaten Li Fong, and it all leads to an epic rooftop martial arts showdown.