The first trailer forKarate Kid: Legendshas been released, teasing as Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) pass Miyagi’s legacy down to a new hero. The upcoming film is slated to release in May 2025, and will feature the returns of Chan and Macchio to the series, reprising their mentorship roles from previous films. Ben Wang offers his talents as the titular kid in thestory ofKarate Kid: Legends, starring as a student named Li Fong who begins training under the pair.
Now,Sony Pictures Entertainmenthas released the first trailer forKarate Kid Legends, teasingDaniel and Mr. Han’s teamup to train Li.The trailer begins by showing Han training students in China, highlighting Li as a talented student. However, for reasons yet to be revealed, Han seeks out Daniel to help train his newest student, the pair traveling to New York where he lives to continue their work. The trailer’s somber tone highlights legacy, as both teachers have a connection to Mr. Miyagi in their pasts.
A core focus is also on Li, who is stopped by a gang of people targeting him in the subway. Learning karate is clarified as a defensive mechanism for him, as he uses his reflexes to kick down someone chasing him in an alleyway.Daniel and Han can also be seen fighting in a group, while a karate tournament on a rooftop signals a potential climax for the movie. The trailer ends with Daniel giving Li a headband with a tree on it, saying, “Two branches, one tree,” hinting at the movie’s themes. Check out the full trailer below:
What Karate Kid: Legends' Trailer Says About The New Movie
The Franchise’s Next Chapter Is About To Begin
Karate Kid: Legendsputs a core emphasis on the coming together of two masters to train one student to hone his skills as a martial arts prodigy. This also reflects two sides of the series being brought together,with the 2010 remake of the original movie folding into the larger story of the franchise. It also hints at a possible connection toCobra Kaiseason 6, with Daniel’s status as a master at Miyagi-Do potentially being how Mr. Han finds and recruits him.
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The film also promises plenty of action centered around Li, who is seemingly learning karate to better defend himself on the streets of New York. While using his skills to defend himself will likely be important, a martial arts competition will also be involved, showing how he’ll use his physical powers beyond his everyday life. SinceMr. Han has chosen to train him specifically, him going to Daniel because of his experience from pastKarate Kidmoviessignals he sees something in his student he’s never seen in anyone else before.
Our Take On Karate Kid: Legends' New Trailer
The Franchise’s Legacy Is Being Placed In Good Hands
Throughout the trailer, the topic of legacy is constantly highlighted, especially now that Daniel is going to become a master to a prodigy, much like Miyagi was to him. This meansKarate Kid: Legendswill focus not only on the future, with him and Mr. Han training Li, but also honoring the past and how the franchise has all led up to this new movie. Since the series has transformed into passing down teachings to the next generation, the storyline makes sense, offering a strong continuation for the series going forward.
Karate Kid: Legends
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Karate Kid: Legends is a sequel to Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid directed by Jonathan Entwistle. The film sees Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprising their roles, continuing the legacy of martial arts mentorship and rivalry in a new era of challenges and apprentices.
