Archive · 31 May 2025
Karate Kid: Legends Movie Expands Universe with New Story
Imagine the Karate Kid world is like a big playground.
This new movie, 'Karate Kid: Legends', is like adding a new area to that playground.
It brings together Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han from different Karate Kid stories.
The movie introduces a new kid named Li Fong, who is learning martial arts.
Li Fong moves from Beijing to New York City.
Also, a familiar face, Johnny Lawrence, will pop up for a short visit.
The movie is not a direct follow-up to 'Cobra Kai', but another story in the same world, and the new movie came out on May 30, 2025.
The new movie, 'Karate Kid: Legends' was released on May 30, 2025.
The film brings together Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Mr.Han (Jackie Chan).
Set three years after 'Cobra Kai', the movie introduces a new protagonist: Li Fong.
Li Fong, played by Ben Wang, is a martial arts student from Beijing moving to NYC.
William Zabka makes a cameo appearance as Johnny Lawrence.
- Who
- Daniel LaRusso, Mr. Han, Li Fong, and Johnny Lawrence are central characters.
- What
- A new movie in the Karate Kid universe titled 'Karate Kid: Legends' is set to release bringing together Daniel LaRusso and Mr.Han, with a new protagonist named Li Fong.
- When
- Released on May 30, 2025, and set three years after 'Cobra Kai'.
- Where
- The story moves from Beijing to New York City.
- Why
- The movie expands the Karate Kid universe, with a focus on a new generation of martial artists and a shared universe.
- Movie Title
- Karate Kid: Legends
- Release Date
- May 30, 2025
- Daniel LaRusso
- Ralph Macchio
- Mr. Han
- Jackie Chan
- Li Fong
- Ben Wang
- Johnny Lawrence
- William Zabka