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Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan are slated to return in Karate Kid: Legends, but the video has sparked some suspicion.
Despite Ralph's reappearance as Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid: Legends, some fans believe the events of Cobra Kai will be ignored.
The film introduces a new lead, Li Fong (Ben Wang), and features both Daniel and Jackie Chan's Mr. Han, combining the original and 2010 remakes.
Despite fans' expectations for a straight continuation of Cobra Kai, the teaser shows a significant difference: the dojo seems to be the outside of Mr. Miyagi's house from the 1984 film, rather than the reconstructed Miyagi-Do dojo shown in Cobra Kai.
However, the details, together with the lack of characters from the series, indicate that the film may be pursuing a new path, reinventing Daniel's destiny.
Director Jonathan Entwistle has hinted at deeper linkages between Mr. Han and Miyagi's legacy, but his most recent comments suggest that Karate Kid: Legends may exist in a distinct world from Cobra Kai.
Ralph Macchio acknowledged that the events of Cobra Kai will lead to Legends, but referred to the two projects as "separate ecosystems," raising concerns about their common continuity.
While neglecting Cobra Kai may offend some fans, particularly considering Daniel's character growth over the series, Karate Kid: Legends provides an opportunity for a new story.
Director Jonathan Entwistle has hinted at deeper linkages between Mr. Han and Miyagi's legacy, but his most recent comments suggest that Karate Kid: Legends may exist in a distinct world from Cobra Kai.
Ralph Macchio acknowledged that the events of Cobra Kai will lead to Legends, but referred to the two projects as "separate ecosystems," raising concerns about their common continuity.
While neglecting Cobra Kai may offend some fans, particularly considering Daniel's character growth over the series, Karate Kid: Legends provides an opportunity for a new story.
The new film focuses on Li Fong, a young child who is bullied, which parallels Daniel's early experiences. However, Cobra Kai fans may believe that the film's decision to skip Daniel's maturation in the series undermines an important chapter in his path.
Entwistle has shown an interest in working with the Cobra Kai crew to ensure that the new picture seems coherent within the larger franchise.
It remains to be seen if Karate Kid: Legends will embrace or deviate from the existing Cobra Kai plot, but the trailer's graphics indicate a clear path for the next chapter of the renowned franchise.
Entwistle has shown an interest in working with the Cobra Kai crew to ensure that the new picture seems coherent within the larger franchise.
It remains to be seen if Karate Kid: Legends will embrace or deviate from the existing Cobra Kai plot, but the trailer's graphics indicate a clear path for the next chapter of the renowned franchise.
