2025’s upcoming Karate Kid film is giving me the extremely sudden likelihood to observe two characters face off, and I can’t wait to see if it occurs. The forged of the brand new Karate Kid film hasn’t but been absolutely confirmed, though sure actors have been introduced. However, I’m certain I’m not alone in my prediction that the legacy sequel will function not simply characters from the unique Karate Kid films, but in addition figures from Cobra Kai. Interestingly, the combat I’m hoping for entails somebody who originated in a totally totally different arm of the franchise.

I’ve seen all of the Karate Kid films, and I need to say I suppose Cobra Kai is best than nearly all of them. That being mentioned, I’m additionally conscious the spinoff present would not exist with out the unique movies. So, whereas I hope the forged of Cobra Kai is not swept completely apart for 2025’s Karate Kid film, I’m extra enthusiastic about one other character’s presence who has by no means appeared in the identical undertaking as Mr. Miyagi, and even the legacy sequel present.

There’s A Chance Daniel LaRusso Will Fight Mr. Han In The New Karate Kid

Jackie Chan’s 2010 Karate Kid remake is now a part of the primary canon

The announcement of the upcoming Karate Kid film got here with the stunning reveal that Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han will star reverse Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso. When Chan’s Karate Kid remake was launched in 2010, it was initially set in its personal universe, away from the primary timeline. Now that the remake has been built-in with the unique films and Cobra Kai, the door is open for Mr. Han to combat Daniel. At first, I was a bit confused by the franchise’s choice to convey Chan’s character from the remake into the primary continuity, however now I’m simply thrilled.

There have been only a few particulars concerning the film’s plot launched to this point, so it is troublesome to delineate a cause why Daniel would alternate blows with Mr. Han. It’s doable the pair might be enemies, though I suppose that is fairly unlikely given Chan’s character is the remake’s model of Daniel’s late sensei. What’s maybe extra seemingly is the pair will select to combat as a voluntary problem.

Daniel vs. Mr. Han: Who Would Win In A Fight?

Both Karate Kid characters’ disparate combating kinds makes it difficult to foretell a winner

I’m actually torn about two issues in terms of Hr. Han combating Daniel LaRusso. Firstly, I’m unsure who I’d need to win out of the 2 males. Although Chan has solely performed his Karate Kid character as soon as, I actually like his in-universe persona. Granted, his story is just like that of Mr. Miyagi’s, however there are key variations. Secondly, I discover myself struggling to determine whether or not Daniel can be victorious over Mr. Han or if the reverse can be true.

There are some things to think about when making an attempt to foretell the victor. For instance, Daniel and Mr. Han aren’t educated in the identical type of martial arts. While Daniel is adept at Karate, Mr. Han favors Kung Fu. So, there might be a bonus or drawback to both get together relying on how they make use of their talents. Perhaps most saliently, Mr. Han is roughly ten older than Daniel. While this will give Macchio’s character an edge in different franchises, age tends to solely actually present extra expertise with not one of the downsides within the Karate Kid universe.

There’s way more proof to again up Daniel’s prowess in a combat, so it might be simple to say that he would beat Mr. Han. However, the footage of Mr. Han’s fights in 2010’s Karate Kid then-remake paints Chan’s character as an extremely succesful martial artist. He fights with way more conviction, movement, and magnificence than Daniel LaRusso. So, my cash can be on Mr. Han strolling away from the combat because the winner – however it might be a really shut contest.

Ralph Macchio And Jackie Chan In The Same Movie Makes The Karate Kid Reboot Worth It

I’d have been completely happy for the franchise to finish after Cobra Kai season 6

Other than 1984’s The Karate Kid and Chan’s 2010 film, I have completely no need to rewatch any of the opposite films within the franchise. Macchio’s second and third films by no means lived as much as the standard of the unique, and neither did Hilary Swank’s The Next Karate Kid in 1994. The manner the collection sputtered out of existence meant I was doubtful when Cobra Kai started, however the spinoff finally turned out to be good. With the present drawing to an finish, I’m completely happy to let the saga lastly conclude after redeeming itself so a few years later.

If I’m being sincere, I do not suppose I’d be too enthusiastic about one other Karate Kid film if it weren’t for the sudden team-up of Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Both actors have completed good issues for the franchise within the years earlier than its Cobra Kai-fueled resurgence. It could also be an extremely meta transfer to canonize the Karate Kid remake and fold it into the primary franchise, however I additionally suppose that loopy choice is a part of what has me so hyped.