Karate Kid Cinema: Legends and Cobra Kai, Netflix’s success, connect?

Karate Kid: Legendsnew chapter of the martial arts franchise started in 1894, hits Brazilian theaters from this Thursday, May 8. But as the novelty, which has the returns of the franchise veterans Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in the cast, it connects with the latest production within this universe, Kaisuccess of Netflix?

What is the story of Karate Kid: Legends?

Directed by Jonathan Entwistle (I am not okay with this), from the script of Rob Lieber (Pedro Coelho), Karate Kid: Legends It takes place on the east coast of the United States, where a Chinese teenager finds his way through the teachings of a demanding but wise master of the Martial Arts.

In addition to Jackie Chan andRalph Macchiothe cast has Ben Wang (Chang’s play), JoshuaJackson (Dawson’s Creek), Sadie Stanley (Kim Possible), Ming-na wen (Mulan), AramisKnight (Runt), Wyatt Oleff (IT – The Thing) and Shaunette Renée Wilson (The Resident).

As Karate Kid: Legends connects with Kai?

Besides having the participation of Ralph Macchiowhich starred Kai, Karate Kid: LegendsIt is about three years after the events that end the Netflix series at the beginning of the year, recognizing its validity in the franchise’s film universe.

However, nevertheless, the film brings very few connections to the history of the series, except for its final scene, which has the participation of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), one of the protagonists of Kaiin a comic moment next to Daniel Larussolived by Macchio. Watch the following novelty trailer:

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