Sony’s Latest Update for Jackie Chan’s New Karate Kid Movie With Ralph Macchio Will Make Cobra Kai Fans Ecstatic for One Reason

Teaming up for a brand-new Karate Kid movie, Ralph Macchio, the star from the original franchise, and Cobra Kai, joins forces with action movie legend Jackie Chan, who starred in the 2010 Karate Kid remake, expanding the ever-growing Karate Kid universe and fans are excited.

Despite previously hinting at a new sequel without revealing any further details, Sony recently confirmed its existence through a YouTube announcement video, causing a significant stir across the globe.

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How Will the New Jackie Chan-Karate Kid Movie Delight Cobra Kai Fans?

The announcement of the new movie last year left much speculation regarding its plot. Sony initially hinted at its place within the Cobra Kai and OG franchise’s universe without offering concrete details. However, most excitingly the recent video announcement confirms its incorporation into that universe.

Assumptions suggest the film will most likely follow the conclusion of Cobra Kai’s final season, currently in production. The even more exciting news as per Gizmodo, is the creators of Cobra Kai, Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg, even though not directly involved in the movie, have been part of the developmental process.

Furthermore, as per a source close to the project also claimed that the Cobra Kai team has been involved in reviewing and providing feedback on various script versions.

It is also being reported that Sony Pictures Television, the producer of Cobra Kai, and Sony Pictures, which is handling this movie, have collaborated closely. This collaboration is indeed going to be a great one, fans are excited.

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What Does the Movie Have in Store for Its Fans?

Reprising his iconic role as Daniel LaRusso, Macchio joins Jackie Chan, who will revive his character Dr. Han from the 2010 Karate Kid remake, inspired by Mr. Miyagi from the original trilogy. In a YouTube announcement on Tuesday, Chan and Macchio initiated a global casting search for the next Karate Kid.

However, details about the movie’s plot remain undisclosed. Additionally, the coexistence of Cobra Kai plotlines with the new movie also remains a mystery for now. It is also too early to tell even the shooting location for the new film is uncertain, although Atlanta stands as a strong possibility due to being the filming location for Cobra Kai.

The new Karate Kid movie will come to theaters on December 13, 2024.

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