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Jonathan Entwistle, director of the Netflix series "The End of the F***ing World", helms the latest installment in "The Karate Kid" franchise, "Karate Kid: Legends". Sony Pictures today released the second main trailer for the upcoming film, offering a deeper look into its plot.
The ensemble cast for this new chapter features Jackie Chan, reprising his role from the 2010 reboot "The Karate Kid", and Ralph Macchio, who returns as Daniel LaRusso from the original film series and the acclaimed sequel series "Cobra Kai". New additions to the cast include Ming-Na Wen, Sadie Stanley, and Joshua Jackson. Ben Wang, who gained recognition last year in the Disney+ series "American Born Chinese", steps into the role of the new "Karate Kid," Li Fong.
※ Watch the second trailer below ▼
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The screenplay for "Karate Kid: Legends" was penned by Rob Lieber, co-writer of "Peter Rabbit". The story centers on Li Fong, a teenager from Beijing who moves to New York with his mother. Li struggles to adapt to his new environment and school, often finding himself in conflicts he wishes to avoid. However, when a new friend needs help, Li decides to enter a karate competition to defend them.
To emerge victorious, Li's existing skills prove insufficient. His kung fu master, Mr. Han, then seeks assistance from Daniel LaRusso to provide Li with specialized training. Li ultimately learns a new fighting style, blending the techniques of both Han and Daniel. The film is slated for a May 30, 2025, release in North American theaters.