It’s hard to believe the original KARATE KID hit theaters in 1984… yes, 40 years ago. Since there we’ve seen multiple sequels, and a popular revival in the form of the COBRA KAI series. This new film KARATE KID: LEGENDS helps tie together the world of Daniel Russo and the 2010 KARATE KID remake that featured Jackie Chan in the Mr. Miyagi role. Here, Daniel (Ralph Macchio) is back, and Chan’s Mr. Han has a new young man he’s training, played by newcomer Ben Wang. Joshua Jackson and Ming-Na Wen also star in this latest take on the popuar franchise, directed by Jonathan Entwistle, written by Rob Lieber, and produced by Karen Rosenfelt. Check out the first trailer below and tell us your thoughts in the comments.
In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren’t enough. Li’s kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.