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IShowSpeed has pretty much been super renowned ever since he gained fame through the stunts he put on display through online social platforms, but his recent moves have been really taking him to extraordinary heights of fame. For one, he recently took his in-real-life streams in worldwide locations to a whole new level by paying a visit to China.

While his other streams have earned him significant attention and fame as well, this one, in particular, has him going even further as his US viewers were given a rare glimpse of Chinese inventions, vehicles, and infrastructures through the 20-year-old American influencer’s live-streaming his travels across the respective country on YouTube.

IShowSpeed. | Credits: @ishowspeed / Ig.

This whirlwind tour, which started on March 24, already had him visiting mainland cities like Beijing, Shanghai, Chongqing, Chengdu, and Hong Kong and raised his YouTube channel followers to 38 million. Not to mention, the tens of...

Jaden Smith got many pats on his back for his role as the Karate Kid. He started the project when he was only eleven years old, he ended up being a part of a classic. While many stars have achieved a similar feat through happenstance, the young actor worked for what he achieved.

Smith worked hard for his role in the 2010 film, learning everything he possibly could at such a young age. Although audiences celebrated his efforts when the film first came out, he seems to have some serious competition now—not from Cobra Kai, but from IShowSpeed.

Jaden Smith in a still from The Karate Kid | Credit: Columbia Pictures IShowSpeed didn’t need any help

In recent months, IShowSpeed has been getting quite passionate about learning martial arts, posting about learning Kung Fu and several impressive tricks he is learning during his Asia tour. In one such post on Zac Wang’s Instagram profile,...

Well, well, well… how the turntables. It seems that Hollywood’s 2010 film The Karate Kid has really changed things around. Starring a cast of Will Smith’s son, Jaden Smith, and Jackie Chan, the film was quite iconic in its own way.

The nostalgic film, however, had a finale when Xiao Dre makes the snake move on the bully kid Cheng and wins the championship. The end was quite emotional when Cheng bowed down to Jackie Chan in the end.

Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan in The Karate Kid | Credits: Columbia Pictures Cheng from The Karate Kid is now a martial artist

Zac Wang is known for portraying the role of Cheng in The Karate Kid. The actor portrayed the role of a bully, which prompted Xiao Dre to learn some Kung Fu from Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han.

Jaden Smith crane kick in The Karate Kid (2010) | Credits: Columbia Pictures...

As CinemaCon got underway this week in Las Vegas, Cinema United president and CEO Michael O’Leary called on exhibitors and distributors to “come together” to transform the industry. “The world is different today than it was yesterday, and we must not just adapt, but evolve if we want to realize our future potential.”

Some of that, he said in his remarks, includes investment by exhibitors. “We must continue to invest in all aspects of the moviegoing experience, from projection, sound and lighting to concessions, food and beverage, lobby and parking areas. All the pieces matter,” he said.

Underscoring that part of his message, the CinemaCon exhibition space was buzzing this week with new projection and sound developments, including moves in the direction of high dynamic range (Hdr) imagery, which brings a greater range of colors from the brightest whites to the deepest blacks.

Barco announced roughly a dozen supported 2025 titles...

IShowSpeed has amused fans all over the world with his playful antics and shocking stunts featured in his live streams. Now, he’s paying homage to one of our beloved films while growing up—The Karate Kid. Following the renewed hype for the Jaden Smith franchise, fans get to see a recreation of a famous scene all thanks to the famed YouTuber and his newfound friend.

His recent trip to China was nothing short of fun. Apart from his adventures which involved scaling Fuxi Mountain’s Love Ladder and performing a backflip at the Great Wall, he also has to make sure he doesn’t leave the country without making a reference to The Karate Kid movie, which was shot in the location.

IShowSpeed in Shake Mv / Credits: YouTube IShowSpeed and Zhenwei Wang recreated famous The Karate Kid fight scene

IShowSpeed collaborated with Chinese actor and martial artist Zhenwei Wang,...

At least a dozen 2025 movies will be mastered for the newly-launched Hdr by Barco laser projectors, the cinema tech developer revealed at CinemaCon. They include Universal’s “How to Train Your Dragon,” which opens June 13 and received an enthusiastic reception when it premiered Wednesday at the theater owners confab.

In addition to dragons, Universal is bringing dinosaurs to the format. “Jurassic World Rebirth,” which opens July 2, will also get an Hdr by Barco release. The next film in the franchise stars Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Bailey and Mahershala Ali.

This week Barco also revealed that Sony’s “Karate Kid: Legends” and “28 Years Later” will have Hdr by Barco releases. Starring original Karate Kid Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang and the legendary Jackie Chan, “Legends” is comes to theaters on May 30 and Danny Boyle’s zombie thriller “28 Years Later” arrives on June 20.

Already this year, Paramount’s “Novocaine” and Amazon MGM...

Karate Kid Legends Poster (Photo Credit – Instagram/YouTube)

Karate Kid: Legends dropped major connections to Cobra Kai, bringing together two martial arts icons in a way that stunned longtime faithful. Ralph Macchio, the original Karate Kid, and Jackie Chan, who led the 2010 reboot, finally joined forces on-screen.

In an exclusive preview, Macchio, Chan, and rising star Ben Wang revealed how Karate Kid: Legends tied into Cobra Kai and expanded the universe. Macchio and Chan’s characters combined their unique fighting styles – karate and kung fu – to train their new student, Li Fong, played by Wang. Their mentorship set the stage for a thrilling martial arts showdown.

Macchio reflected on the connection between Mr. Han and Daniel Larusso’s past. “Seeing how important Li Fong is to Mr. Han and Daniel’s relationship with Miyagi—there’s a parallel there,” he said (via People). Mr. Han, who trained Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker in the 2010 film,...

The Karate Kid franchise has always been about underdogs, mentors, and the beautiful bond that’s forged between a student and sensei. Now, after decades of watching Daniel Larusso’s journey and the recent redemption arc of Johnny Lawrence, I feel like the latest trailer of Karate Kid: Legends poses one burning question: Where is William Zabka?

So far, all the official trailers and teasers that I’ve seen of the movie are packed with footage of high-flying action, preserving the legacy of its predecessors. But the recent trailer proves that Johnny Lawrence’s wisdom is what the story might truly need, and here’s why!

Jackie Chan in Karate Kid: Legends | Columbia Pictures The Karate Kid: Legends trailer at CinemaCon proves that the franchise still has heart

The Karate Kid: Legends presentation at CinemaCon wasn’t just another studio showcase but a full-blown celebration of the franchise’s legacy...

Karate Kid fans, get ready! Karate Kid: Legends is bringing the legends back. A young martial artist, new to town, is searching for guidance—and guess who steps in? That’s right, the iconic mentors you know and love. Think classic Karate Kid heart mixed with fresh action. This isn’t just a reboot; it’s a brand-new story. Expect an epic showdown, a clash of styles, and that timeless mentor vibe we all crave. Will the new kid find their balance? We’ll find out when Karate Kid: Legends hits theaters on May 30th.

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After debuting during their CinemaCon presentation last night, Sony Pictures has officially released the brand new trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, offering an action-packed new look at the next chapter in the Karate Kid franchise. 

The new film will see Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and the original Karate Kid, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), merge their unique styles to help train a young man named Li Fong (Ben Wang) as he attempts to defend his family and become next ultimate karate champion. 

The synopsis teases, "When kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition.

A new trailer for the upcoming Karate Kid: Legends was just unveiled!

Stars Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio took to the stage at 2025 CinemaCon during the Sony Pictures presentation on Monday (March 31) to hype up the new movie and reveal the latest trailer.

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Here’s a synopsis: Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition.

Take a look at more footage from the new “Karate Kid: Legends” live-action martial arts feature, directed by Jonathan Enteustle, starring Joshua Jackson, Jackie Chan, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Ralph Macchio, Ming-Na Wen, Wyatt Oleff, Sadie Stanley, Aramis Knight, Ben Wang and Jennifer-Lynn Christie, releasing May 30, 2025 in theaters:

“…’Li’ is a skilled fighter and a student who has his life uprooted when his mom decides that they're moving to Brooklyn for a work opportunity.

“Li also grapples 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…”

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The original Karate Kid trains a skilled martial arts student who will don the “Karate Kid” mantle in the official trailer for Karate Kid: Legends. And in classic Daniel Larusso style, he advises his new student to remember what it is he’s fighting for.

Ralph Macchio stars as Daniel Larusso, and Jackie Chan reprises his role as Mr. Han from 2010’s The Karate Kid film with Jaden Smith. Ben Wang (2024’s Mean Girls), Joshua Jackson (Doctor Odyssey), Sadie Stanley (Cruel Summer), and Ming-Na Wen (The Book of Boba Fett) also star in the first film that unites the two Karate Kid universes.

“Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school,...

Sony Pictures has debuted a new trailer for the next chapter in the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise, ‘Karate Kid: Legends.’

The movie unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.

The Karate Kid franchise gears up to be back on the silver screens, and its latest chapter, Karate Kid: Legends, is poised to deliver a high-kicking blend of nostalgia and fresh energy. Unveiled at CinemaCon 2025, the new trailer has fans buzzing, promising a storm of martial arts mastery rooted in the timeless “Miyagi-Way.”

Ben Wang in a still from Karate Kid: Legends | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

Set to hit theaters on May 30, 2025, this sixth installment brings together decades of Karate Kid history by uniting iconic characters with a new generation. Directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber, Legends follows a young kung-fu protégé navigating life in New York City, guided by two legendary mentors.

With its exciting footage and a narrative driven by the franchise’s legacy, the film elevates the series to new heights, and the spotlight at CinemaCon only heightens the anticipation.

Karate Kid: Legends shines...

A new trailer for the upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends has just been released (check it out above). The film will be exclusively in theaters on May 30, 2025!

Synopsis: Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart. When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio...

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Fresh off its CinemaCon presentation on Monday, Sony Pictures released the trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, the sixth film in the franchise. Set three years after the final season of Cobra Kai, the film stars American Born Chinese's Ben Wang as kung fu prodigy Li Fong, who relocates to New York City with his mother (Ming-Na Wen). Per the logline: "But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown." The cast also includes Joshua Jackson and Sadie Stanley.

¡Dos ramas, un solo árbol! © Sony Pictures

Ya está aquí el nuevo tráiler de Karate Kid: Legends, la película dirigida por Jonathan Entwisthle (creador y director de The end of the F***ing World) y escrita por Rob Lieber (Peter Rabbit), que configura el universo Karate Kid.

En Karate Kid: Legends, tras una tragedia familiar, el prodigio del kung fu Li Fong (Ben Wang) se ve obligado a abandonar su hogar en Pekín y trasladarse a Nueva York con su madre. Li lucha por dejar atrás su pasado mientras intenta encajar con sus nuevos compañeros de clase y, aunque no quiere pelear, los problemas parecen encontrarle en todas partes. Cuando un nuevo amigo necesita su ayuda, Li se presenta a una competición de kárate, pero sus habilidades no son suficientes. El profesor de kung fu de Li, el Sr. Han (Jackie Chan), pide ayuda al Karate Kid original, Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio...

There’s a new Karate Kid in town, and he has not one, but two senseis ready to show him the ropes.

In Karate Kid: Legends (which takes place three years after the events of Cobra Kai and hits theaters Friday, May 30), a family tragedy forces kung fu prodigy Li Fong (American Born Chinese’s Ben Wang) to be uprooted from his home in Beijing and relocated to New York City. “Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere,...

The Karate Kid saga has been sweeping the leg for decades now – you have the beloved 1980s originals with Ralph Macchio, the perfectly solid 2010 reboot starring Jaden Smith, plus the recent success of streaming series Cobra Kai. Now, Karate Kid: Legends is here, looking to bring together both movie streams. At the heart of the story is a new character, Ben Wang’s Li Fong, who has grown up learning kung fu with Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han, the martial arts master from the 2010 film. But when he moves to the US and faces trouble from bullies, he decides to switch disciplines and enter a karate tournament to solve all his problems. Who better to learn karate from than Macchio’s Daniel Larusso? Watch the trailer:

Who’s ready to enter the Miyagi-verse? When it comes to Karate Kid movies, a certain level of formula is expected – but that formula is almightily satisfying,...

Sony has delighted fans with a combination of action, martial arts, and ‘80s nostalgia, unleashing the new trailer for Karate Kid: Legends which first debuted at CinemaCon. Jonathan Entwistle, who is best known for I’m Not Okay with This and The End of the F***ing World, will helm Karate Kid: Legends, with the sequel now officially bringing together the disparate Karate Kid franchises and building on the huge success of the Netflix series Cobra Kai. You can check out the newly released Karate Kid: Legends trailer below.

The movie has been written by Rob Lieber, and stars Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso, and Ben Wang as Li Fong, with the rest of the cast comprised of Joshua Jackson, Shaunette Renée Wilson, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Aramis Knight, Wyatt Oleff, and Jennifer-Lyn Christie. You can check out the official synopsis below.

“In Karate Kid: Legends,...

"In life you have only one question: is it worth fighting for, or not?" Sony Pictures has revealed the second trailer for Karate Kid: Legends, the next big Karate Kid sequel continuing not only the other movies but also the "Cobra Kai" series currently on Season 6. This new trailer rocks! Legends is set to land in theaters at the end of May 2025 right in the middle of the summer season. after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his classmates, and although he doesn't want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li learns a new way to fight from Sensei Larusso,...

A new trailer for Karate Kid: Legends has been released. The upcoming sequel sees the franchise unite Jackie Chan's Mr. Han with original franchise protagonist Daniel Larusso, played by a returning Ralph Macchio.

Coming over three months after the first Karate Kid: Legends trailer, the new trailer spends the bulk of its 2-minute and 30-second runtime introducing audiences to the franchise's new Karate Kid, Li Fong, played by American Born Chinese star Ben Wang. Similar to both the original 1984 film and the 2010 remake (which is now canon to the Miyagiverse), Legends follows its protagonist as his life gets uprooted following a move to a new city. As Li struggles to settle into his new life in New York, he enters a karate competition despite only being skilled at kung fu. This leads Chan's Mr. Han, who trained Li in kung fu, to seek out Macchio's Daniel to help him train the next Karate Kid.

"Cobra Kai" recently ended after six successful seasons, but fans of the "Karate Kid" franchise who want more adventures set in this world won't have long to wait to see Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) in action again. The upcoming "Karate Kids: Legends" movie will see the Miyagi-Do boss team up with Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), the sensei in the 2010 "Karate Kid" reboot, to train another young outcast, Li Fong (Ben Wang), for glory in the martial arts field. The wisdom-laden teachers claim to be two branches of the same tree, but let's hope they see eye-to-eye better than Larusso and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) did throughout "Cobra Kai."

The first "Karate Kid: Legends" trailer touches on the connections between the franchise's various movies and TV shows, and it will be interesting to see how the finished product brings all of these disparate elements together. However, the teaser kept the answers...

A new student will wax on, wax off in the brand-new trailer for Karate Kid: Legends. Sony has just released the trailer as the film is also being exhibited this week at this year’s CinemaCon. The film stars Ben Wang (American Born Chinese) as a young teenager from China who finds identity and strength in martial arts. During his journey of self-discovery, Wang’s character meets a disciplined martial arts master. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their roles of Mr. Han and Daniel Larusso. Joshua Jackson (Fatal Attraction) and Ming-Na Wen (The Mandalorian) also appear in the movie, alongside Sadie Stanley (Cruel Summer) as the romantic lead. Jonathan Entwistle (The End of the F***ing World) directed the movie from a script by Rob Lieber.

The official plot synopsis reads,

“In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his...

At CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Monday, Sony Pictures debuted the new trailer and character posters for Karate Kid: Legends. You can now view the trailer and posters for the May 30 release online.

Karate Kid: Legends unites the iconic martial arts masters of one of the most beloved film franchises of all time to tell a completely new story full of action and heart.

When kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father.

But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition.

Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Karate Kid,...

Sony Pictures kicked off the studio presentations at CinemaCon 2025 on Monday with a lively filmmaker-led session, revealing Spider-Man: Brand New Day as the title of the 2026 tentpole starring Tom Holland, and dating Spider-Man: Beyond The Spider-Verse for June 4, 2027.

Tom Rothman, chairman and CEO of Sony Pictures Motion Picture Group, bookended the session, kicking off with his annual theatrical-first message to attendees in Las Vegas in which he promised “the future will be great” if studios and exhibitors work together.

“Cost and windows can work for us or against us,” he said. “Theatrical needs to be smart about both […] and Sony...

Paul Mescal will play Paul McCartney, Harris Dickinson will play John Lennon, Barry Keoghan will play Ringo Starr, and Joseph Quinn will play George Harrison in Sam Mendes’s upcoming The Beatles four-part biopic scheduled to open in April 2028.

Mendes welcomed the four stars on to the stage at the culmination of Sony Pictures’ CinemaCon presentation on Monday evening in Caesars Palace, Las Vegas. The actors recited lyrics from Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band and executed a theatrical bow.

“We need big cinematic events to get people out of the house,” the director told attendees at The Colosseum.

Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio took the stage at CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Monday with an extended look at Karate Kid: Legends from Sony Pictures, out May 30.

The film features young Wang with the legendary Jackie Chan and Macchio, the original Karate Kid.

After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to let go of his past as he tries to fit in with his new classmates, and although he doesn’t want to fight, trouble seems to find him everywhere. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren’t enough. Li’s kung fu teacher Mr. Han (Chan) enlists original Karate Kid Daniel Larusso (Macchio) for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their...

Ralph Macchio and Ben Wang, the stars of “Karate Kid: Legends,” brought the art of “wax on, wax off” to Las Vegas. Sony rolled a new trailer of the sequel at CinemaCon, the movie theater trade show that’s currently unfolding at Caesars Palace.

Before Macchio introduced a few scenes with his next-gen costar Wang, the 63-year-old actor said he was “honored to return to theaters again playing Daniel Larusso.”

A vibrant drum processional with lantern-bearers and dancers performing fluid kung-fu moves preceded the clips — which were heavy on the film’s legendary third lead, Jackie Chan. Gray hair didn’t slow down the 70-year-old Chan, who proved he still has moves in one impressive kitchen fight sequence with Wang. Sailing across a marble island and teaching his 25-year-old scene partner a thing or two, the athleisure-clad Chan eventually reveals he is in pursuit of Macchio’s Daniel Larusso to...

The stars of Sony’s Karate Kid: Legends brought the martial arts franchise’s latest film to CinemaCon.

The project’s elaborate presentation began with a group of onstage dancers, percussionists and individuals holding lanterns. After that, hitting the stage at the Las Vegas event on Monday was first Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio, who played the titular hero Daniel Larusso in Columbia’s 1984 original feature and the Netflix revival series Cobra Kai. Joining him was franchise addition Ben Wang, who plays Li Fong, a martial arts student who counts Daniel and Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han as his mentors.

Before introducing new footage, Wang claimed that Macchio had gotten him to wax his car and help him with other menial tasks. “Ralph, I’ve been doing your chores all week,” a flustered Wang quipped. “I thought you were teaching me some kind of Miyagi thing.” According to Macchio, it...

It’s not all superheroes, all the time. Studios are still willing to take a few bets on directors with compelling visions, hoping that they can offer up something distinctive and compelling at a time when multiplexes are filled with more of the same.

So give Sony Pictures credit for backing not one, but two of these riskier projects — Darren Aronofsky’s “Caught Stealing” and Kogonada’s “A Big Bold Beautiful Journey.” The former is a crime thriller about a former baseball player (Austin Butler) who gets caught up in New York City’s underworld in the 1990s, while the latter is a romantic fantasy that follows two middle aged people who step through a magical portal into their past lives. The studio gave theater owners a first look at both projects during its CinemaCon presentation on Monday night.

“Caught Stealing” is a chance for Aronofsky, best known for making...

The first day of CinemaCon 2025 is drawing to a close. Still, before attendees gather for the first of many after-hours parties and make questionable life choices, Sony is ready to wow crowds with an exciting look at what they’ve got cooking! The studio is already teasing a new Karate Kid: Legends trailer for tomorrow, but who could have guessed that stars from the film would crane-kick audience members in the face with a unique look at the upcoming movie? It was me. I guessed. But I digress.

Sony isn’t stopping at Karate Kid: Legends; the studio also brought new looks and updates for several upcoming projects, including Darren Aronofsky’s Caught Stealing, the Will Smith and Martin Lawrence sequel, Bad Boys 5, and an early look at Sony Animation’s Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse.

Much like Sony’s Karate Kid: Legends presentation, the studio was ready to bring out...

A new Karate Kid: Legends trailer is on the way. Sony has debuted three new character posters for the sixth The Karate Kid movie ahead of the release of the second trailer tomorrow.

Shared on X, the new posters spotlight Karate Kid: Legends' three main characters: Jackie Chan's Mr. Han, Ralph Macchio's Daniel Larusso, and Ben Wang's Li Fong. Each character receives a different, yet fitting title on their poster. Han gets "Shifu," which means master or teacher in Chinese; Daniel gets "Sensei," which means teacher or instructor in Japanese martial arts; and Li gets "Student," as he will be trained by Han and Daniel in the new movie. Check out the trio of character posters for Karate Kid: Legends below.

"In Karate Kid: Legends, after a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wang) is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move...

Every major motion picture studio, including streamer and theatrical embracer Amazon MGM Studios, will be accounted for at this week’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, with all making onstage presentations inside the Colosseum at Caesars Palace.

However, it comes at a time when the domestic box office really stinks — and that’s an understatement.

At a current year-to-date gross of $1.44 billion stateside per Comscore, we’re 11% behind last year for the period of January 1-March 31. We’re also roughly $1.4 billion behind the same point in Q1 2018, which had cleared $2.8 billion by now.

The box office will not hit $10 billion this year, a significant disappointment after last year’s industry mantra “Survive till ’25.”

Despite boom times last year with movies like Deadpool & Wolverine, Moana 2 and Wicked, and movies like Barbie in 2023, it’s clear that the pre-pandemic audience hasn’t returned. The question is, will they ever? In a 2024 Nrg industry study,...

Every month, Netflix has to purge some of its catalog and make room for new arrivals. Still, the first week of April 2025 is rough. If you wanted to catch many of the films below, you have two days left.

There is no way to binge-watch everything that is leaving. That is true even if you line up several TVs and your computer(s) next to each other and play different things at once. Don't do that because that would be weird (or would it?).

Several franchises are leaving on day one of the month. The excellent Rush Hour films and early Karate Kid movies are gone, as are several animated movies that are worth watching. Here is everything that is leaving in the first week of the month, though.

The first week of April 2025 will find 52 movies and seven series leaving NetflixApril 1An Affair to Remember (1957)Baby Driver (2017)Boyz n the Hood...

Ralph Macchio is not done with Daniel Larusso yet as he returns in this year’s Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan. The actor finally had his arc completed in Netflix’s Cobra Kai along with William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence. The show reunited many of the iconic characters from the ‘80s The Karate Kid franchise and gave them an arc.

While the reboot of The Karate Kid may have worked out, Macchio’s wishlist for another of his classic’s reboot may not be as easy as Cobra Kai. The actor mentioned that he was having conversations with writers for a reboot of My Cousin Vinny, which starred Joe Pesci and Marissa Tomei, who also won the Oscar for the role.

Ralph Macchio in Cobra Kai | Credits: Netflix Ralph Macchio’s wish for a My Cousin Vinny reboot might be tough to pull off now

Before Cobra Kai, no...

Acting is one of the most rewarding professions, with the potential to earn millions of dollars with a single project and secure their future when done right. Thus, beyond the allure of fame and accolades, these substantial financial rewards are a key motivation for many aspiring actors. At the same time, these financial gains are also a topic that captivates fans and industry enthusiasts alike.

Lately, many have been wondering the same about Ralph Macchio and William Zabka. Ever since Cobra Kai premiered on YouTube Red way back in 2018, the Karate Kid revival has been a massive success and found an even broader audience on Netflix. The show has not only rekindled the nostalgia for the original 1984 film and its subsequent sequels but also introduced a new generation of fans to the iconic and legendary rivalry between two Karate champs, Macchio’s Daniel Larusso and Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence.

The Karate Kid...

If Ralph Macchio has his way, Vinny Gambini may find himself in a courtroom once again. While speaking with People at PaleyFest, Macchio teased that he’s spoken with writers about a possible sequel to My Cousin Vinny, the comedy in which he starred alongside Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei.

“Yeah, I’ve had conversations with other writers about that,” Macchio said. “Yeah, that one’s a beloved piece. It’s about finding the smart angle in.“

Although Pesci doesn’t exactly do a lot of acting these days, Macchio knows that the great actor would need to be involved, at least in some way. “He could FaceTime it in here,” Macchio suggested. I’m not sure if that would fly.

The 1992 comedy involves two young New Yorkers who are arrested in Alabama and put on trial for a murder they didn’t commit. Macchio’s character calls up his cousin Vinny,...

Netflix’s martial arts comedy-drama series Cobra Kai reinvigorated nostalgia for the Karate Kid franchise and garnered a whole new audience. The show’s committed ensemble cast, effective comedy and heartfelt drama speak to viewers of all ages. While the series has set a high bar for martial arts storytelling, the world of cinema, including these classic movies, offers up some of the genre’s all-time greats.

By emphasizing action, interesting characters and top-notch filmmaking, many of these martial arts films capture a similarly enjoyable atmosphere as Cobra Kai. They offer a nuanced narrative that resonates with audiences through intense drama or entertains viewers with clever comedy.

Bloodsport Helped Launch an Action Star’s Career

Striking a balance between cheesiness and unabashed charm, the 1988 martial arts film Bloodsport effectively crafts its fight sequences. It draws viewers into a storyline centered on an illegal martial arts tournament featuring Jean-Claude Van Damme as the lead.

Ralph Macchio is not one to shun a reboot or remake of some of his popular works. From The Karate Kid to The Outsiders and My Cousin Vinny, the actor has starred in some beloved movies, with The Karate Kid being his most popular role. The franchise has been rebooted numerous times in TV and film, with the latest being Karate Kid: Legends, in which Macchio is involved. People caught up with the actor at PaleyFest and the 1992 film came up. Macchio admitted there have been conversations sorrounding a reboot. "I've had conversations with other writers about that," he said. He added: "Yeah, that one's a beloved piece. It's about finding the smart angle in.” However, Macchio had a caveat for a future reboot. He said it must involve his costar Joe Pesci, who played the titular character. He suggested Pesci's potential appearance, saying,

"He could FaceTime it in here.

March has been fun for Netflix and will end with some fine additions. But be prepared. April is going to see a lot of changes. In other words, get ready to watch a lot of stuff quickly.

41 movies alone will be leaving Netflix at the beginning of next month. If you love such franchises as Rush Hour, you might want to binge-watch the first three films over the next week. Those will be leaving your favorite streamer on the first day of April.

The first three Karate Kid movies will be moving on as well. This is bad timing, as there will be a "new" Karate Kid flick coming to theaters in May. That one will star Ralph Macchio (of course) and Jackie Chan and is titled Karate Kids: Legends. The best scenario would be to see the previous films on Netflix before there is a theatrical release of a new addition to the series.

Ralph Macchio has had "conversations" about making a 'My Cousin Vinny' reboot.The 63-year-old actor starred alongside Joe Pesci and Marisa Tomei in the 1992 comedy film, and Ralph has revealed that he's open to the idea of shooting a reboot.Asked if the idea of a reboot has ever cropped up, Ralph told People: "Yeah, I've had conversations with other writers about that."'My Cousin Vinny' was a critical and commercial success, with Marisa winning the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her performance in the film.But Ralph is determined that any potential reboot finds a "smart angle in".The actor explained: "Yeah, that one's a beloved piece. It's about finding the smart angle in."Ralph believes any reboot would have to include Joe, even though he rarely shoots films these days.Speaking about his former co-star, Ralph joked: "He could FaceTime it in here.

Jaden Smith has had quite the journey since his breakout role in The Karate Kid. He went from being an adorable, wide-eyed, kung fu-learning pre-teen to a philosophical poet who tweets things like, “How can mirrors be real if our eyes aren’t real?” The kid who once threw punches at bullies now throws profound thoughts into the X (formerly Twitter) void, leaving us all questioning reality.

Jaden Smith as Dre in The Karate Kid | Credits: Sony Pictures Releasing

Beyond the cryptic posts, Smith has dabbled in various artistic pursuits, music, fashion, and even launching a sustainable water company. He’s evolved from Jackie Chan’s protégé into an avant-garde trendsetter who wears Batman suits to weddings and boldly experiments with his own style. But let’s be real, when was the last time we saw him doing a spinning backkick?

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If you're a Karate Kid fan, then you'll likely be very disappointed in April if you're also a Netflix subscriber. The streamer is removing The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) from its library starting April 1. Fans of the sports drama franchise only have about a week to explore the origins of Daniel Larusso and Miyagi's story.

However, even though Netflix is planning to remove all three Karate Kid movies from its library, there's another streaming service that will add the movies starting April 1. Hulu, a.k.a. Disney for adults, will add the first three Karate Kid movies for their subscribers to see. The only inconvenience in this scenario is that users won't be able to stream the best Karate Kid movies and its spin-off on one service, as Cobra Kai remains exclusively on Netflix because it's an original production.

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CinemaCon has lined up its cast of annual honourees for the 2025 Big Screen Achievement Awards on April 3, with former Screen Star of Tomorrow David Jonsson joining Channing Tatum, Ana de Armas, Lindsay Lohan and previously announced Glen Powell among the recipients.

Jonsson has starred in Alien: Romulus and Rye Lane and will collect the Next Generation Award. He will soon be seen in Lionsgate’s Stephen King adaptation The Long Walk, and upcoming projects include Wasteman, Colman Domingo’s Scandalous,and an untitled film by Frank Ocean. Jonsson was a 2023 Screen Star of Tomorrow.

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The Karate Kid trilogy is heading to Hulu. The first three installments in the fan-favorite martial arts franchise will be added to the streaming service at the top of next month.

Beginning April 1, the John G. Avildsen-directed The Karate Kid (1984) as well as its first two sequels — 1986's The Karate Kid Part II and 1989's The Karate Kid Part III — will be available to stream on Hulu. The original Karate Kid film was a major cultural phenomenon in the United States when it was released in 1984, with audiences resonating with the story of teenager Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio), who is taught karate by Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) to help defend himself and compete in a karate tournament against his bullies. The Karate Kid is considered a sleeper hit, grossing over $130 million worldwide against a production budget of $8 million.

The success of the movie led to The Karate Kid Part II...

For six seasons, "Cobra Kai" brought '80s nostalgia and absurd karate action to YouTube and then to Netflix, only to come to a climactic conclusion earlier this year with the end of "Cobra Kai" season 6. Netflix built up to the proper finale with plenty of fanfare, giving each character a proper send-off (some more explosive than others), and wrapping things up with a series of one-on-one world championship duels for the key characters.

It's rare in the streaming era that shows get to go out so decisively on their own terms, and yet, the show's popularity means that many fans are still hoping there could be a chance for "Cobra Kai" season 7. Is there really, though? Well, probably not -- at least, not under that name. The showrunners, stars, and Netflix itself have all made it clear that season 6 is the end, but they've also talked extensively about the...

Cobra Kai's trio of showrunners, producers, writers, and directors, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, have been thinking about their series finale for years. "Even before we wrote the first episode, we had a sense of certain things that were important to us," they tell Gold Derby. "We knew that we wanted to end our series with Johnny Lawrence having a second chance at life."

Cobra Kai delivered its final karate chop on Feb. 13 on Netflix, and fans are still coping with having to say farewell to their favorite characters, including "frenemies" Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). In this exclusive port-mortem Q&a with Gold Derby, Heald, Hurwitz, and Schlossberg open up about crafting a series finale, the alternate ending you didn't see on TV, and the show's upcoming Emmy chances.

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Introduced in The Karate Kid Part III, Terry Silver has been one of the most notorious villains to feature in the franchise. The extended series of the franchise reignited the horrors of his past after John Kreese sought his assistance in running the Cobra Kai dojo.

Terry Silver in Cobra Kai | Credit: Netflix

Portrayed by Thomas Ian Griffith, the show offers a glimpse into his past, including the revelation that his erratic behavior towards Daniel Larusso was the result of his cocaine addiction.

However, the actor himself was skeptical of this development, as he previously expressed doubts about whether it would resonate with the audience.

Thomas Ian Griffith did not expect Terry Silver’s confession to resonate with Cobra Kai fans

Netflix’s Cobra Kai redeemed several Karate Kid characters like Johnny Lawrence and John Kreese, throughout its run. The series attempted the same with The Karate Kid Part III villain,...