Again, however,Cobra Kaigot there first.

Still,Cobra Kaicovered those bases.

Doing so will be no easy task - not without completely rewriting Daniel’s character, at least.

Karate Kid: Legends Official Poster

The bulk ofDaniel LaRusso’s arc across theKarate Kidmovies andCobra Kaihas been driven by inter-dojo feudsand schoolyard bullies.

Does It Matter If Karate Kid 2025 Repeats The Same Formula?

EvenCobra Kaiseason 6, as acclaimed as the series is, has faced criticism for repeating itself.

Daniel LaRusso from Cobra Kai and Mr. Han from Karate Kid 2010 in front of a dojo.

Custom image by Ana Nieves

Mr. Miyagi said it himself; “Balance Good, Karate Good, Everything Good.”

Collage of Tory, Daniel, & Hawk as winners of All Valley in Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid

Karate Kid: Legends is a sequel to Cobra Kai and The Karate Kid directed by Jonathan Entwistle. The film sees Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan reprising their roles, continuing the legacy of martial arts mentorship and rivalry in a new era of challenges and apprentices.

Pat Morita as as Mr. Miyagi and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso

Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan in a promo video for the new Karate Kid movie.

Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi teaching Ralph Macchio as Daniel in The Karate Kid.

Sam LaRusso (Mary Mouser) and Tory Nichols (Peyton List) practicing katas at Miyagi-Do  in Cobra Kai season 6

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Karate Kid: Legends

Cobra Kai