The absence of William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence raises questions, as his redemption arc in Cobra Kai makes him a crucial mentor figure. The film’s title Legends sparks hope for a reunion of past Karate Kid stars, including Hilary Swank and Jaden Smith.

After The Karate Kid in 2010, Jackie Chan returns to the Karate Kid franchise in the upcoming Karate Kid: Legends. Joining him in the action entertainer is the OG Karate Kid — R

Cobra Kai's Ralph Macchio reveals his ultimate 'Karate Kid' top 5 fighters list 2:27 The 'Cobra Kai' cast chooses their ultimate 'Karate Kid' squad 4:52 'The Actor' trailer: Charlie Kaufman produces this memory-centric mystery 'The Wedding Banquet' trailer teases star-studded queer rom-com remake Two branches of the Karate Kid franchise intertwine in the upcoming Karate Kid: Legends.

Legends to accompany its trailer: In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother.

That means there's more work for Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) to tackle. The trailer for the film dropped on April 1, but it's no joke — the movie will hit theaters on May 30. The plot involves a family tragedy that forces a skilled kung fu enthusiast Li Fong (Ben Wang) to move from the comforts of Beijing,