Ralph Macchio addresses Daniel LaRusso’s return in Karate Kid: Legends after Cobra Kai, all the while praising Jackie Chan’s infectious energy.

In Karate Kid: Legends, Macchio's latest martial-arts movie, the actor reprises his role from the original Karate Kid trilogy and Cobra Kai, the Netflix series, which concluded its six-season run in February 2025.

Legends," has officially hit theaters. And even though critics don't seem to be too fond of the film, fans of the series and general audiences seem to be loving it. "Karate Kid: Legends" brings back to beloved characters to the cinema: Jackie Chan as Mr.