The 'Karate Kid' franchise returns with 'Karate Kid: Legends,' a new film that follows Li Fong as he learns karate in New York City. The trailer features the return of Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han.
After 15 years, the ' Karate Kid ' franchise is returning with ' Karate Kid : Legends ,' the trailer for which debuted Tuesday. The new film from Sony Pictures , which comes out May 30, focuses on the life of Li Fong, a boy who moves to New York City after a family tragedy and is forced to learn karate to avoid troubling situations. In addition to Jackie Chan , Wang and Macchio, the film also stars Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Ming-Na Wen and more.
The trailer introduces Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, the original Karate Kid, all grown up, meeting Jackie Chan, who reprises his role as Mr. Han, a kung fu instructor. 'Li is to me what you meant to Sensei Miyagi,' Mr Han explains to Daniel, referring to Wang's character and setting up the new trainer and pupil dynamic by referencing Daniel's past under the tutelage of his old instructor, Mr. Miyagi.Action shots show Li training alongside Daniel and Mr. Han, as well as fighting on the streets of New York City. The trailer concludes with glimpses of a rooftop karate tournament, where Li appears locked in on his opponent.The film is directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber, with Macchio and Jenny Hinkey as executive producers. Karen Rosenfelt produced the film.The massively popular 'Karate Kid' franchise debuted in 1984 telling the story of Daniel, played by a young Macchio, learning karate under Mr. Miyagi. Macchio last appeared in 'The Karate Kid Part III' in 1989, while Chan last appeared in 2010's 'The Karate Kid.' In total, the franchise's six films have made over $600,000,000 at the worldwide box office. The films also spawned a Netflix series, 'Cobra Kai,' an animated children's series -- 1989's 'The Karate Kid' -- and several video games
Karate Kid Legends Jackie Chan Ralph Macchio Movie Trailer Sony Pictures
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Karate Kid: Legends Timeline Reveals How Long After Cobra Kai The Movie Will Take PlaceRalph Macchio smiling as Daniel LaRusso in Cobra Kai
Read more »
Karate Kid: Legends Takes Place Three Years After Cobra KaiJackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are looking for the next Karate Kid to star in the new KarateKidMovie. The global search starts now! For details visit: KarateKidCasting.
Read more »
Karate Kid: Legends' Premise Creates A Big Plot Hole With Ralph Macchio & Jackie Chan ReturningCustom Karate Kid image with Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi, Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
Read more »
Karate Kid: Legends exclusive first look unites Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio around the next generation'Karate Kid: Legends' first look teams up Jackie Chan with Ralph Macchio. Star Ben Wang and director Jonathan Entwistle give an exclusive preview of the 'action-packed' new sequel.
Read more »
Karate Kid: Legends First Photos Revealed, Director Talks Cobra Kai ConnectionsThe first photos from Karate Kid: Legends, the new Karate Kid movie starring Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan, & Ben Wang, have been revealed.
Read more »
First 'Karate Kid Legends' Images Spotlight Three Generations of Martial Arts StarsJackie Chan, Ben Wu, and Ralph Macchio on the poster for Karate Kid Legends.
Read more »