The newKarate Kidmovie has received an official title and logo. The sixth film in the franchise, written by Rob Lieber and directed by Jonathan Entwistle, features the return of Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, reprising his role from the first three films andCobra Kai, and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, reprising his role from the 2010 remake. Ben Wang stars as the new lead, with theKarate Kidrebootalso starring Joshua Jackson, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Aramis Knight, Wyatt Oleff, and Jennifer-Lyn Christie.
Now, ahead of its theatrical release in 2025,the official title and logo for the newKarate Kidmoviewere revealedon X. Check it out below:
In a post announcing that the newKarate Kidmovie is kicking things off at New York Comic-Con at the Empire Stage in the Javits Center on Friday, October 18th from 7 pm to 8 pm,the film’s official title,Karate Kid: Legends, and logo were revealed.
What Karate Kid: Legends' Title & Logo Reveal Means For The New Movie
Expect Big Things At New York Comic-Con
The reveal of the title and logo forKarate Kid: Legends, combined with theNew York Comic-Con announcement, is an indication thatthe movie’s official marketing campaign has commenced. Filming began in April 2024 and wrapped the following June, and the film is now firmly in post-production. Now thatKarate Kid: Legendsis confirmed to be kicking things off at New York Comic-Con on October 18, there should be plenty of reveals from the new movie, whether it be images, footage, or perhaps even a first teaser trailer.
6 Concerns We Already Have About The New Karate Kid Movie After 5 Great Cobra Kai Seasons
The new Karate Kid starring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their respective roles is exciting, but it also raises concerns for Cobra Kai.
The title and logo reveal very little in the way of plot details forKarate Kid: Legends. Not much is known about the story, thoughthe new movie is expected to follow a teenager from China, named Li Fong, who moves to the East Coast and begins practicing martial arts under the tutelage of a tough but fair mentor, presumably Mr. Han. The new movie is also expected to bridge the gap between the first four films andCobra Kai, known asthe Miyagi-verse, and the 2010 remake, which were previously assumed to be set in different continuities.
Our Take On Karate Kid: Legends' Title & Logo
It’s A Mix Of Old & New
The logo forKarate Kid: Legendsremains faithful to the franchise, maintaining its original font and red-and-white color scheme, while also adding a modern flair with the new subtitle,Legends, in brushstroke style. The subtitle itself suggests a deeper exploration of the franchise’s legacy, bringing back beloved characters and introducing new ones inspired by them. Overall, the title hints at a focus on the franchise’s legends and an epic plot that bridges the gap between past and current generations of karate kids.
Karate Kid: Legends
Cast
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.
