The new Karate Kid will be helmed by Jonathan Entwistle, known for teen television dramas, such as I'm Not Okay With This and The End of the F*ing World.
Sadie Stanley will play the romantic lead opposite Ben Wang. The cast also includes Joshua Jackson, Jackie Chan, and Ralph Macchio.
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While plot details for the movie are scarce at the moment, CoveredGeekly can report the production schedule, working title, and what it means for the movie.
‘Karate Kid' Production Schedule
The movie will be filmed in Montreal, Canada, from April 1 to June 03; ahead of its December release.
A synopsis of the movie courtesy of Production List reads:
“Li is a skilled fighter and a student in Beijing who has his life uprooted when his mom decides that they're moving to Brooklyn for a work opportunity.”
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“He is grappling with a past tragedy and bumping up against his doctor mother, who is dealing with the same tragedy but in an altogether different manner.”
“While his mom is against violence and Kung Fu, Li finds purpose by training Victor in the art and finds himself back in the ring as well.”
‘Karate Kid' Working Title: What It Means
CoveredGeekly can confirm that the working title for the upcoming Karate Kid film is “Victory Boulevard”.
This references the location of the Cobra Kai dojo, which is physically located at 25002 Victory Blvd, Van Nuys, California 91401.
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Originally introduced in the 1984 film “The Karate Kid” and later revived in Cobra Kai, the dojo represents more than just a training ground for martial arts skills; it embodies a philosophy.
Its aggressive and no-nonsense approach to martial arts, encapsulated in the mantra “Strike First, Strike Hard, No Mercy,” became synonymous with a combative and relentless mindset.
The Cobra Kai dojo, led by its charismatic and ruthless sensei, John Kreese, served as the primary antagonist in The Karate Kid.
This character contributed significantly to the rivalry between Cobra Kai and Daniel LaRusso, making the dojo an iconic symbol of opposition and conflict.
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Johnny Lawrence, the original bully from The Karate Kid, becomes a central figure in the series as he reopens Cobra Kai with the intention of teaching a new generation of students.
Karate Kid is set to release in theatres on December 13, 2024.
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