Screen Rant offers an exclusive first look image from the highly anticipated 2025 film Karate Kid Legends which reveals two central figures from franchise history. Jackie Chan's character Mr Han from the 2010 reboot connects with the original film’s iconic character Daniel LaRusso played by Ralph Macchio. Both figures now will mentor young Li Fong acted by Ben Wang. Jonathan Entwistle directed Karate Kid Legends with star performances by Joshua Jackson from Dawsons Creek along with Sadie Stanley from The Goldbergs also includes Aramis Knight from Ms. Marvel and Qyatt Oleff known from It additionally Ming-Na Wen from Mulan has a role in the production as well.
Daniel LaRusso Spars With Li Fong Under the Guidance of Mr Han in Revealing Scene
The provided exclusive image from Karate Kid: Legends shows a scene depicting Daniel LaRusso engaging in a sparring match with Li Fong with Mr. Han attentively overseeing. The rooftop setting where the practice session is occurring has a view overlooking the entire city where both individuals appear to be in appropriate clothing for a chilly climate wearing multiple sweatshirts. This exclusive image highlights dynamic between all three main characters within film's narrative.
Karate Kid: Legends Breaks Ground as Crossover Event Between All Series In Martial Arts Franchise
The new movie featuring the core cast together showcases Karate Kid: Legends a major unprecedented event within this franchise history. The movie’s unique crossover does more than the Netflix Cobra Kai show which reunited many of the actors from original films such as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence acted by William Zabka from main franchise. The Netflix series featured original cast John Kreese (Martin Kove) plus Ali Mills Elisabeth Shue along with Chozen Toguchi acted by Yuji Okumoto also with Kumiko played by Tamlyn Tomita adding to the original movie continuity.
Franchise First Event: Characters from 2010 Reboot Included Alongside Original Karate Kid Characters
Legends creates a crossover unlike previous iterations of the films. No Cobra Kai actors were in any of the prior films therefore never interacting with cast of 2010 movie which was shot in Beijing. The 2010 Karate Kid reboot focused on Mr Han training Dre Parker acted by Jaden Smith, with the film earning 359.1 million against a 40 million production budget resulting in a 67% Rotten Tomatoes fresh score. This production marks Jackie Chan's return to franchise first of this nature making it the first time that all previous franchises are integrated into cohesive universe of storylines.
Future of Karate Kid Franchise Relies on the Success of This Cross-Over with Cobra Kai Ending 2025
Although Karate Kid Legends doesn't necessarily include other recurring characters from the Cobra Kai show another film might be made after if Legends performs well that integrates various legacy actors from series into one overall combined continuity. A well executed plan might successfully unite the overall series together utilizing original characters that will generate the most fan excitement. Cobra Kai the series will finish after its February 13th 2025 final show making way for new content like Legends .
Legacy Continues Through New Era: Karate Kid Legends Merges Mentorship with Intergenerational Conflicts
Jonathan Entwistle’s 2025 movie Karate Kid Legends acts as a sequel to both Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid continuing the iconic theme of martial arts teaching methods with Ralph Macchio plus Jackie Chan together reprising roles. This film showcases mentorship and rivalries while including a new generation of challenges and a fresh approach towards the story with all of original movie characters alongside newer characters.