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Is Jaden Smith appearing in The Karate Kid: Legends?

Is Jaden Smith appearing in The Karate Kid: Legends?

Karate Kid: Legends has released its first teaser trailer, bringing together many of the franchise’s stars in one film. The film stars Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who reprise their roles from previous films and television shows.

When it was released, many viewers asked the same question: Will Jaden Smith step into his role?

Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith starred in The Karate Kid© WireImage
Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith starred in The Karate Kid

For those who don’t remember, Smith starred in The Karate Kid, a highly successful 2010 film. He played the role of Dre Parker, a 12-year-old boy who turns to karate and his Mentor (played by Chang) to overcome some of the difficulties he faced in his everyday life.

While the Karate Kid: Legends trailer appears to focus on a new young character, viewers on social media began speculating about Smith and whether or not he would have a role in the film.

“I’m still hoping there’s a Jaden Smith cameo,” one viewer wrote.

Smith played the adorable Karate Kid© WireImage
Smith played the adorable Karate Kid

“You know the internet loves to rant about Jaden Smith, but one thing we can all always agree on is that he was a great karate kid and we all want to see him in that role,” a second person wrote.

“If Jaden Smith and the kids from the show end up doing the Karate Kid Extended Universe, it’s going to be crazy,” one fan surmised.

You can watch the full trailer below.

More details about “Karate Kid: Legends”

The Karate Kid: Legends trailer shows the meeting between Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, two of the franchise’s biggest stars, as they team up to train a karate prodigy named Li Fong (Ben Wang).

The main roles are played by Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley and Ming-Na Wen. The cinema premiere will take place on May 30, 2025.

Jackie Chan, Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio© Columbia Pictures
Jackie Chan, Ben Wang and Ralph Macchio

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