Original "Karate Kid" Franchise To Return In Summer 2024 With New Movie

September 19, 2022

It's been noted that the upcoming release won't be connected to Netflix's "Cobra Kai" at all.

Back in 2010, Jaden Smith brought The Karate Kid back to life in a popular reboot film, but according to Sony Pictures, it's time for another – this one marking the "return of the original Karate Kid franchise," as per Variety. The news arrived over the weekend, on Friday (September 16), and included a far-off release date for the upcoming project, which is scheduled to premiere on June 7th, 2024. 

Netflix users likely already know about Netflix's Cobra Kai series, which has seen a continuation of the story told in the original 1984 film, though it's been confirmed that the streaming service's original project and this new film will not feature the same characters or storylines.



"The guys and I would love to make Karate Kid and Cobra Kai movies and hope to someday. But this one isn’t from us or focused on the Cobra Kai cast," co-creator Jon Hurwitz tweeted after hearing the news. "Don’t know much about it, but wish it well."

At this time, the latest installment in the franchise hasn't received an official synopsis or attached any cast or crew members.

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