Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio Reunite for New 'Karate Kid' Movie

Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio will star in a new "Karate Kid" movie set in the martial arts franchise, with Macchio reprising his role as Daniel LaRusso and Chan returning as Mr. Han. The plot details are unknown, but Macchio has kept the character of Daniel alive through the hit Netflix series "Cobra Kai." The announcement was made in a video where Chan and Macchio launched a global casting search for a new karate kid to lead the movie. The "Karate Kid" franchise has become a beloved sports saga, spawning the successful "Cobra Kai" series and earning over $430 million at the global box office.