Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan return in new history
The universe of Karate Kid won another chapter with the release of Karate Kid: Legends (2025), sixth franchise movie. The production brings together characters from the original trilogy, from the series Kai and even the reboot starring Jackie Chan. The feature follows a new protagonist, Li fong (Ben Wang), who trains with two masters: Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr. Han (Chan).
But the new movie is a direct continuation of Kai? Or just goes on the same universe? Below we explain everything that is known so far.
Karate Kid: Legends It is a sequence of Kai?
Not exactly. According to the director Jonathan Entwistlethe film is not a direct continuation of the Netflix series, but it occurs in the same universe and considers previous events.
“This is not a movie of Kai. It is another chapter within the universe of Karate Kidas if it were a new edition of a graphic novel in sequence, ”he explained in an interview with Collider.
The story takes place after the end of Kai?
Yes. The new movie takes place three years after the sixth and last season of Kaiaired in February 2025.
“Our movie is set after season six and takes the mythology of Karate Kid for a new path with other characters, ”Entwistle told People.
What is the plot of Karate Kid: Legends?
The protagonist is Li fonga young martial arts practitioner born in Beijing, interpreted by Ben Wang. After moving to New York, he starts training Kung Fu with Mr. Han and also learns karate with Daniel Larusso, uniting distinct traditions.
The meeting between Daniel and Han is justified in the script with the explanation that Han knew Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita).
As ended Kai?
The series came to an end in the sixth season with the Sekai Taikai tournament, where Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) wins the dreaded Sensei Wolf And guarantees the dojo charges Kai the title of best in the world. Daniel and Johnny celebrate the victory as friends, ending an arc of over 40 years.
“They still tease as a well -married couple,” joked Ralph Macchio about the relationship between the two characters.
Who from the original cast appears in Karate Kid: Legends?
Ralph Macchio Returns as Daniel Larusso and Jackie Chan like Mr. Han. William Zabka It makes a surprise appearance at the end of the movie like Johnny Lawrence. The participation was kept secret until the launch.
“It was great to have it in the movie,” said Macchio. “He shines in Kai And here it pays tribute to the legendary Johnny Lawrence. ”
There will be more seasons of Kai?
Not for the time being. The series officially ended after six seasons. However, the creators Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald and Jon Hurwitz have already mentioned the interest in developing derivativesincluding a possible series about Mr. Miyagi’s youth.
Macchio also stated that he is open to continuing in the universe:
“As long as it’s true with the characters, I’m always willing to talk. It’s important that new generations live this experience we had.”
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Source: Rollingstone
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