Many popular action movie franchises from the 80s and the 90s have received revivals and remakes.

However, most of them have not been as fortunate asKarate Kid.

However,the movie deserves credit for retelling a familiar story while still being entertaining throughout its runtime.

Karate Kid: Legends Official Poster

Karate Kid: Legends is scheduled to be released on May 30, 2025.

Karate Kid: Legends is a sequel to Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid directed by Jonathan Entwistle.

Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid II, Jackie Chan as Mr. Han in The Karate Kid, and Hilary Swank as Julie Pierce in The Next Karate Kid

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Jaden Smith in The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid is a 2010 remake of the original martial arts drama film released in 1984. Directed by Harald Zwart, this new telling follows young Dre Parker who after a big move with his mother from Detroit, Michigan to Beijing, China, finds difficulty fitting in and manages to get caught in a bullies' crosshairs. Dre is saved by the mysterious maintenance worker named Mr. Han, who teaches him Kung Fu in order to defend himself.

A composite image of Mr. Han, Daniel, and Li Fong in front of the sun mixed with Li Fong kicking on a roof in Karate Kid: Legends

The Karate Kid 2010 Movie Poster

The Karate Kid is a 2010 remake of the original martial arts drama film released in 1984. Directed by Harald Zwart, this new telling follows young Dre Parker who after a big move with his mother from Detroit, Michigan to Beijing, China, finds difficulty fitting in and manages to get caught in a bullies' crosshairs. Dre is saved by the mysterious maintenance worker named Mr. Han, who teaches him Kung Fu in order to defend himself.

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Karate Kid: Legends

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