Now Playing: KARATE KID LEGENDS

NOW PLAYING: KARATE KID LEGENDS | The Drive-In Movie Podcast (Ep. 10)In this episode of The Drive-In Movie Podcast, hosts Berkan Dincer (Big Screen Berkan) and Michael Lee return to the dojo for a breakdown of the brand-new film: Karate Kid: Legends — the ultimate generational crossover in the franchise’s history.With Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan uniting for the first time, Karate Kid: Legends bridges the original 1980s films and the 2010 reboot, setting up an all-new chapter for one of cinema’s most iconic martial arts sagas.KARATE KID: LEGENDS (2025)Directed by Jonathan EntwistleStarring: Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Jackie Chan as Mr. Han, Ben Wang (from American Born Chinese) as the new lead studentProduced by Karen RosenfeltBerkan and Michael discuss:How this film ties together multiple Karate Kid timelinesWhat it means for the future of the Cobra Kai universeWhere it ranks in the legacy of martial arts cinemaThe impact of nostalgia done right — and how franchises can evolve while honoring the pastPlus: Is Karate Kid: Legends a passing of the torch… or the start of something entirely new?Follow us on social media for more: TikTok: @thedriveinmoviepod Instagram: @thedriveinmoviepod YouTube: @thedriveinmoviepod Patreon: https://patreon.com/Thedriveinmoviepod