Karate Kid: Legends is not a direct sequel to Cobra Kai, but it takes place in the same world as the series and original movies.

Legends" brings the beloved '80s franchise back to the big screen. The latest film in the "Karate Kid" franchise continues building on the legacy of the series by bringing mainstays Daniel LaRusso and Mr.

The most dramatic moment in “ Karate Kids: Legends ” is its final fight – a 12-minute sequence called the Five Boroughs Tournament that takes place on the roof of a New York City skyscraper.

Ultimately, while the movie sticks to that standalone promise pretty strongly, and Daniel actually has a relatively small role, there are two scenes that touch upon other aspects of the larger Karate Kid franchise - specifically tied to The Karate Kid Part II and, yes, Cobra Kai.

Like other entries in the franchise, the film does indeed conclude with a triumphant freeze frame — but test audiences wanted more.

Joshua Jackson is especially grateful for his role in Karate Kid: Legends. Speaking with PEOPLE at the film's premiere on Tuesday, May 27, the actor, 46, shared pride in "being a part of this legacy" that is the Karate Kid franchise, describing it as a "childhood dream come true."

Li Fong (Ben Wang) is a quiet and sensitive teenager hiding out in his great uncle, Mr. Han’s (Chan) Kung Fu’s school, in Beijing. His mother, Dr. Fong (Ming-Na Wen), is against her son learning Kung Fu after her son, Li’s elder brother, was killed by a rival. She takes up a job in New York for a new start.

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