Cobra Kai is set to end on Netflix, but the Karate Kid franchise is thriving in theaters: Producers of the new film now have more than 10,000 applicants for the lead role.
The Karate Kid franchise is almost 40 years old and shows no signs of getting tired. This is not least thanks to the terrific Netflix series Cobra Kai, which creatively revisited the story of the first films. Although it is due to end soon with a sixth and final season, new episodes are already waiting in the wings: Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are working on a new movie and are looking for actors for the lead role. Applicants are already beating down their doors
Netflix star Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan already have 10,000 Karate Kids
As the Hollywood Reporter recently reported, 24 hours after the first casting call, more than 10,000 applications had already been received for the lead role of a young karate student. As can be seen in the call for applications, factors such as Mandarin language skills and martial arts experience play a role in the selection process.
The new Karate Kid movie will center on a teenager who moves from China to the East Coast of the United States. Jackie Chan will reprise his role from the 2010 Karate Kid film. As in Cobra Kai, Ralph Macchio will play the first Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso.
When will Cobra Kai season 6 and the new Karate Kid movie be released?
There is no release date yet for the new Karate Kid movie, but we don’t expect it to be released before the end of 2025. The sixth and final season of Cobra Kai also has no date yet. It will probably not be released before mid-2024.
When and how will Cobra Kai continue on Netflix?
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