As theKarate Kidfranchise has some fantastic fights, it is certain thatKarate Kid: Legendswill continue this tradition.

Daniel describes his and Mr. Han’s teaching styles as “two branches of the same tree.”

This suggests thatthe movie could address a long-running inaccuracy in theKarate Kidfranchise title.

Karate Kid: Legends Official Poster

Cobra Kai’s success has broughtThe Karate Kidand its franchise to a new generation.

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

An edited image of Jackie Chan as Mr. Han and Ralph Maccio as Daniel LaRusso in The Karate Kid.

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The poster for Karate Kid: Legends (2025) above a blurred poster for Cobra Kai season 4 (2021)

Headshot Of Jackie Chan

Headshot Of Ralph Macchio

Headshot Of Joshua Jackson

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The Karate Kid Franchise Poster

The Karate Kid is an action/martial arts drama franchise created by Robert Mark Kamen and began with the first self-titled film released in 1984. The series focuses on teenagers who are unable to fit in with their new surroundings as they deal with persistent bullies until a retired martial arts master finds them and trains them to defend themselves.

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