The franchise was almost dead beforeCobra Kaicame along and highlighted its growth potential.

With this,The Karate Kidbecame another extension of the overarching franchise that struggled to remain memorable.

Owing to this, 2010’sThe Karate Kidwas already walking a tightrope even before its release.

Karate Kid: Legends Official Poster

Karate Kid: Legends is a sequel to Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid directed by Jonathan Entwistle.

Jackie Chan as Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso

Custom Image by Dhruv Sharma.

Why Jackie Chan’s Karate Kid Reboot Failed

The Karate Kid is a 2010 remake of the original martial arts drama film released in 1984. Directed by Harald Zwart, this new telling follows young Dre Parker who after a big move with his mother from Detroit, Michigan to Beijing, China, finds difficulty fitting in and manages to get caught in a bullies' crosshairs. Dre is saved by the mysterious maintenance worker named Mr. Han, who teaches him Kung Fu in order to defend himself.

Jaden Smith as Dre Parker training with Jackie Chan as Mr. Han in The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid 2010 Movie Poster

The Karate Kid is a 2010 remake of the original martial arts drama film released in 1984. Directed by Harald Zwart, this new telling follows young Dre Parker who after a big move with his mother from Detroit, Michigan to Beijing, China, finds difficulty fitting in and manages to get caught in a bullies' crosshairs. Dre is saved by the mysterious maintenance worker named Mr. Han, who teaches him Kung Fu in order to defend himself.

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