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'Karate Kid: Legends' - Everything We Know So Far
@Source: newsweek.com
How do you follow-up Netflix's martial arts drama "Cobra Kai?" Well, one way to do it is to team the original Karate Kid himself, Ralph Macchio, with Jackie Chan. Taking place within the larger "Karate Kid" continuity, "Karate Kids: Legends" puts these two icons together to teach a brand new hero, Li Fong played by Ben Wang. Here's everything we know about the upcoming film "Karate Kid: Legends."Read More: Keanu Reeves Confirmed to Return For John Wick 5When Will 'Karate Kid: Legends' Release?"Karate Kid: Legends" is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on May 30, 2025.Who Is In 'Karate Kid: Legends'?"Karate Kid: Legends" sees Jackie Chan's return to the role of Mr. Han which he originated in 2010's "The Karate Kid."Ralph Macchio reprises the role of Daniel LaRusso, which he last played in the Netflix series "Cobra Kai."The hero of the story is Li Fong, played by Ben Wang ("American Born Chinese").The film also stars Joshua Jackson ("Fatal Attraction"), Sadie Stanley ("Cruel Summer"), Ming-Na Wen ("The Book of Boba Fett"), Aramis Knight ("Ender's Game"), Shaunette Renée Wilson ("Black Panther"), Wyatt Olef ("I Am Not Okay with This"), and Jennifer-Lyn Christie ("Mother!").Who Is Making 'Karate Kid: Legends'?"Karate Kid: Legends" is written by Ron Lieber ("The Goldbergs") and directed by Jonathan Entwhistle ("I Am Not Okay with This").What Is 'Karate Kid: Legends' About?A personal tragedy forces Li Fong (Wang) and his mother (Wen) to pull up stakes from Beijing and move all the way to New York City. In the Big Apple, Li Fong was trouble fitting in. The kung fu prodigy isn't looking for trouble, but it seems to follow him wherever he goes regardless. When using his martial arts seem the only way to help a friend, Li Fong enters a karate competition. Deciding he needs to learn more than kung fu, Li's teacher Mr. Han (Chan) recruits Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) to help the young boy learns what he needs.When Does 'Karate Kid: Legends' Take Place In The Franchise Timeline?"Karate Kid: Legends" takes place three years after the series finale of Netflix's "Cobra Kai."Is There A 'Karate Kid: Legends' Trailer?Sony released a new "Karate Kid: Legends" trailer for 2025's CinemaCon. You can watch it below.More Movies:Tom Hardy Teases The Spider-Man/Venom Crossover We Almost GotPaul Rudd Jokes Marvel Is Better Than The Military at Keeping Secrets
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