TheKarate Kidfranchise got its start in 1984, but 41 years later, it’s going strong.

Things certainly looks bright for the franchise overall, but that wasn’t always the case.

Part of what madeCobra Kaiso exciting was the way it took the various fights to the extreme.

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However, the 2010 movie took itself a bit too seriously.

WhileKarate Kid: Legendscan’t be as outrageous asCobra Kai,the coming movie must find the appropriate balance.

Daniel’sKarate KidandCobra Kaistory must be part of the foundation for his continued story.

Cobra Kai’s Johnny, Ralph Macchio, and Jackie Chan please

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However, the spinoff series found the perfect way to make theKarate Kidfranchise feel fresh.

The 1984 movie follows a formula that is now deeply familiar.

Macchio is the onlyCobra Kaicharacter expected to return forKarate Kid: Legends.

Axel (Patrick Luwis) and Miguel (Xolo Maridueña) face each other in the Sekai Taikai final in Cobra Kai Season 6 Ep 14

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Actors Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio as Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid: Legends.

Kreese and Johnny in Cobra Kai season 2

Jackie Chan as Mr. Miyagi, Xolo Maridueña as Miguel, and Tanner Buchanan as Robby

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Karate Kid: Legends