Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan To Co-Lead New 'Karate Kid'

[thechase]

While Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio have never before appeared together on screen, even as they’ve led films in different corners of the Karate Kid universe, they’re getting that opportunity now via a new feature installment in Sony‘s hugely popular martial arts saga.



Macchio reprises his role as Daniel LaRusso, the karate champion molded by Pat Morita’s Mr. Miyagi, with Chan as Mr. Han, the kung fu master who helped Jaden Smith fend off bullies in Sony’s 2010 Karate Kid remake. Details as to the plot of the film are under wraps, though sources say that it will mark a continuation of the mythology of the original franchise.


Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F***ing World) is directing the as-yet-untitled film from a script by Rob Lieber, with Karen Rosenfelt producing. Pic’s slated for release by Sony Pictures on December 13, 2024.

deadline.com/2023/11/new-karate-kid-movie-jackie-chan-ralph-macchio-1235631922/

[Fade]

Where is Hilary Swank Cowards?

[The Summer of Muskrat XVII]

Still haven't seen Cobra Kai, and never saw the Jackie Chan remake, but I do love the original. I'm okay with this idea, I'll definitely give it a shot

[WoodStoner1]

Assume somehow the end to Cobra Kai will lead into this?

[The Ichi]

As long as Chan doesn't make it into Cobra Kai. I'm actually fond of enjoying that show.

[hassanchop]

The Karate Adult

[BlackoutCreature]

I mean, after six seasons of Cobra Kai, what more story does Daniel LaRusso have to tell?

[wildojinx]

Nov 21, 2023 13:11:35 GMT -5 Fade said:

Where is Hilary Swank Cowards?

I want to see that statue they were hunting for in the cartoon.

[ace]

Nov 21, 2023 14:38:10 GMT -5 WoodStoner1 said:

Assume somehow the end to Cobra Kai will lead into this?

I hope not but also if there was a post credits scene where Jackie Chan showed up and Daniel said “awww…shit.  Here we go again” and then mugs for the camera I would respect it as a stroke of artistic brilliance.

[Hit Girl]

Please don't bring back Jaden Smith.

[fw91]

Jackie Chan is gonna win the Sekai Taikei to end Cobra Kai?

[Ryback on a Pole!]

Nov 21, 2023 17:24:00 GMT -5 Hit Girl said:

Please don't bring back Jaden Smith.

As soon as I see "starring Jaden Smith" it's just a guarantee that I am not watching it. Doesn't matter what the film may be. I see that name, I know it's gonna be not worth my time.

[Mighty Attack Tribble]

Nov 21, 2023 20:57:50 GMT -5 Ryback on a Pole! said:

Nov 21, 2023 17:24:00 GMT -5 Hit Girl said:

Please don't bring back Jaden Smith.

As soon as I see "starring Jaden Smith" it's just a guarantee that I am not watching it. Doesn't matter what the film may be. I see that name, I know it's gonna be not worth my time.

Will and Jada were still trying to get him over as an actor as recently as 2020. In a movie with another charisma vacuum, Cara Delevingne.

Just give it up, already.

[Banjo Is Broken]

They should only use Jaden Smith if he does the whole movie dressed in a white Batman costume.

[Ryback on a Pole!]

Nov 22, 2023 1:15:48 GMT -5 Mighty Attack Tribble said:

Nov 21, 2023 20:57:50 GMT -5 Ryback on a Pole! said:

As soon as I see "starring Jaden Smith" it's just a guarantee that I am not watching it. Doesn't matter what the film may be. I see that name, I know it's gonna be not worth my time.

Will and Jada were still trying to get him over as an actor as recently as 2020. In a movie with another charisma vacuum, Cara Delevingne.

Just give it up, already.

Jaden Smith being shoehorned into movies and just being Jaden Smith made me hate Will Smith by way of association. Then his temper tantrum at Chris Rock cemented it.