Karate Kid Revival: Original Star Reunites with Jackie Chan in 'No Way Home'
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio team up for an exciting new Karate Kid film, set in the captivating martial arts universe Get ready for an epic reunion that will leave fans thrilled and eager for more
New upcoming movie is being dubbed as the Karate Kid version of Spider-Man: No Way Home and will feature Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio in the lead roles. Chan, well-known for his diverse expertise as an actor, director, martial artist, and stunt performer, will be teaming up with Macchio, who gained fame in the 1984 blockbuster The Karate Kid but had a quieter career in the 1990s.
After a setback, he has found success with his role in Cobra Kai, a spinoff of The Karate Kid. Now, he is teaming up with Chan for a new movie, as they work on the next installment in the Karate Kid Cinematic Universe.
Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio unite for new Karate Kid movie
As per The Hollywood Reporter, Sony Pictures’ new Karate Kid movie is set to be released in December 2024, with Jonathan Entwistle secured as director.
Chan portrayed Mr. Han in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid, while Macchio is famous for his role as Daniel LaRusso in the original Karate Kid films and Cobra Kai.
Currently, the team is searching for a young actor to take on the lead role. You can find more information about their worldwide casting search below:
The news has sparked a flurry of comments from fans, many of whom are drawing comparisons to Spider-Man: No Way Home, a film that featured a star-studded lineup of Spider-Man characters and villains from different dimensions.
One person shared the announcement by writing, "KARATE KID NO WAY HOME." Another person exclaimed, "Omg we’re getting karate kid no way home." A third individual added more detail to the comparison, stating, "After reading for 5 seconds on Wikipedia I learned the 2010 movie with Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith is not in the same universe as the OG movies. Karate Kid: No Way Home."
Fans are eagerly anticipating the reunion of Chan and Macchio in the movie. One person expressed their excitement by saying, "I’m one of those who adores the rebooted Karate Kid, so getting to see Chan return alongside Ralph is INSANE. I’m really looking forward to this." Another fan commented, "Best suited Jackie Chan character ever imo," and a third fan simply said, "Already excited for it."
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Editor's P/S
The Karate Kid franchise has been a beloved part of pop culture for decades, and the news of a new film in the series has fans excited. The upcoming movie, which is being dubbed the Karate Kid version of Spider-Man: No Way Home, will feature Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their roles as Mr. Han and Daniel LaRusso, respectively.
The casting of Chan and Macchio is a major coup for the film, as both actors are synonymous with the Karate Kid franchise. Chan, who starred in the 2010 remake of The Karate Kid, is one of the most successful martial artists of all time, while Macchio is best known for his role as Daniel LaRusso in the original Karate Kid films and the Cobra Kai spinoff series. The return of these two iconic actors is sure to please fans of the franchise.
