Overview

• Film ties the 1984 original and 2010 remake by showing how Miyagi’s karate style was shaped through Chinese training.
• Ben Wang stars as Li Fong, a Beijing-born kung fu prodigy guided by LaRusso and Mr. Han.
• Notably, the story omits any reference to Dre Parker from the 2010 movie, shifting the focus entirely to Li Fong’s arc.
• Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han is portrayed with a warmer, more optimistic persona compared to his 2010 incarnation.
• William Zabka returns as Johnny Lawrence in a surprise stinger that hints at a forthcoming Karate Kid cinematic universe.