The official statement entry within the Karate Child sequence, Karate Kid: Legends, hit theaters final week. The brand new film stars Ben Wang as Li Fong, a martial arts protege skilled by senseis Daniel Laruso (Ralph Macchio)–star of the unique Karate youngsters movies and the latest Cobra Kai TV series–and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), who appeared within the 2010 Karate Child reboot starring Jaden Smith. Legends bridges the unique movies and the 2010 reboot right into a single continuity–and quickly, you can seize all six motion pictures, plus a bunch of collectibles, within the upcoming The Karate Kid Ultimate 6-Movie Collection. Whereas no launch date has been introduced, preorders for the $220 assortment can be found now completely at Amazon.
$220 | Release Date TBA
Because the identify implies, the The Karate Child Final 6-Film Assortment bundles all six Karate Child movies right into a premium field together with a choice of unique merchandise. The six motion pictures within the assortment are:
- The Karate Child (1984)
- The Karate Child II (1986)
- The Karate Child III (1989)
- The Subsequent Karate Child (1994)
- The Karate Child (2010)
- Karate Child: Legends (2025)
Every film within the assortment is available in its personal case, that includes each 4K UHD and Blu-ray variations on disc, in addition to digital obtain codes. The set additionally features a Miyagi-Do headband duplicate, three dojo patches, 11 buying and selling playing cards that includes varied characters from all through the franchise, and a particular collector’s field that folds out right into a pop-up diorama of the ultimate showdown between Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence in The Karate Child.
We additionally anticipate to see bonus content material, reminiscent of commentaries and behind-the-scenes interviews, however these aren’t but listed on the Amazon retailer web page.
$45 | Release Date TBA
In case you’re extra considering simply securing a duplicate of Karate Child: Legends, a number of Blu-ray editions are already up for preorder, regardless of the film only in the near past premiering in theaters, together with a 4K Steelbook Collector’s Edition. Just like the 6-Film Collector’s Version, there isn’t any launch date for the Karate Child: Legends Blu-rays, however each are deliberate to launch on the identical day–whenever that’s.
However, a number of 4K UHD, customary Blu-ray, and even DVD variations can be found to preorder at Amazon. It is also price noting that the shop pages don’t record particulars reminiscent of included bonus options and even the ultimate cowl artwork. We additionally anticipate the costs to drop nearer to the discharge date. Fortunately, because of Amazon’s preorder worth assure, you possibly can reserve a duplicate now and will not must pay till the order ships, and you’ll solely be charged the bottom worth if it adjustments between now and launch.
Karate Child: Legends Preorders
The Karate Child sequence kicked off in 1984 with the unique The Karate Child, wherein bullied highschool child Daniel LaRusso befriends karate grasp Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita), who trains Daniel within the philosophy and martial arts model, Miyagi-do, and in the end faces down his rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The primary film was adopted up by two direct sequels starring Macchio. Then, in 1994, The Subsequent Karate Child sees Mr. Miyagi tackle a brand new pupil, Julie Pierce (Hilary Swank).
The sequence took a 16 yr hiatus from the large display screen, as was largely thought of completed following the demise of Pat Morita in 2005, however was finally rebooted in 2010 with The Karate Child, starring Jaden Smith as Dre Parker, a younger child whose household strikes to China, and finally turns into the coed of Kung Fu grasp Mr. Han (Jackie Chan). All 5 movies are included in The Karate Child 6-Movie Assortment, together with The Karate Child: Legends.
The one a part of the story lacking from The Karate Child Final 6-Film Assortment is the Netflix sequence, Cobra Kai. Whereas Daniel LaRusso is the one main narrative tie between Cobra Kai and Legends, there are at the very least a couple of minor connections and cameos bridging each tales right into a cohesive universe. All six seasons of Cobra Kai are streaming on Netflix.