The Karate Kid 2
- Release Date: June 7, 2024
- Studio: Columbia Pictures (Sony)
- Genre: Action, Drama, Sequel
- Director: TBA
- Screenwriter: TBA
- Cast: TBA
- Running Time: Unknown
- MPAA Rating: Not yet rated
Plot
Sony has announced the development of a new "Karate Kid" reboot due to the overwhelming success of Netflix's "Cobra Kai" series. The upcoming film is being touted as "The return of the original Karate Kid franchise," but no details regarding the cast, crew, or plot have been revealed yet.
"The Karate Kid" (1984), which starred Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita, has garnered widespread acclaim and has become a beloved classic since its release. It spawned three sequels: "The Karate Kid II" (1986), "The Karate Kid III" (1989), and "The Next Karate Kid" (1994), which starred Hilary Swank in her early years.
In 2010, "The Karate Kid" was rebooted with Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in the lead roles. Although the general storyline remains similar to the original, the reboot introduced several changes, most notably being set in China, and Smith's character, Dre, learning kung fu instead of karate.
