Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio , Teaming Up In New 'Karate Kid'.<br />Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio , Teaming Up In New 'Karate Kid'.<br />After starring in separate 'Karate Kid' films released <br />decades apart, an upcoming sequel will see Ralph Macchio <br />and Jackie Chan team up on the big screen. .<br />After starring in separate 'Karate Kid' films released <br />decades apart, an upcoming sequel will see Ralph Macchio <br />and Jackie Chan team up on the big screen. .<br />NBC reports that the new movie <br />from Sony Pictures will be <br />directed by Jonathan Entwistle. .<br />NBC reports that the new movie <br />from Sony Pictures will be <br />directed by Jonathan Entwistle. .<br />The Rob Lieber-written film will <br />be produced by Karen Rosenfelt. .<br />The Rob Lieber-written film will <br />be produced by Karen Rosenfelt. .<br />It has a current release date of December 13, 2024. .<br />Macchio will reprise his role as <br />Daniel LaRusso, which he first played <br />in the original 1984 'Karate Kid' film.<br />Macchio will reprise his role as <br />Daniel LaRusso, which he first played <br />in the original 1984 'Karate Kid' film.<br />Chan will reprise his role as Mr. Han, <br />a Mr. Miyagi-like kungfu master, who trained <br />Jaden Smith's character Dre Parker in the 2010 remake.<br />Chan will reprise his role as Mr. Han, <br />a Mr. Miyagi-like kungfu master, who trained <br />Jaden Smith's character Dre Parker in the 2010 remake.<br />Chan will reprise his role as Mr. Han, <br />a Mr. Miyagi-like kungfu master, who trained <br />Jaden Smith's character Dre Parker in the 2010 remake.<br />Earlier this year, Macchio announced the sixth <br />and final season of 'Cobra Kai' on Netflix. .<br />NBC reports that it remains unclear how, <br />or if, the story of 'Cobra Kai' will be <br />a part of the upcoming 'Karate Kid.'.<br />In a video posted on YouTube,<br />Chan and Macchio announced a global<br />casting search for the next karate kid.<br />The pair said that young actors are invited to submit <br />their audition tapes to KarateKidCasting.com
