From film to TV present … and now again to a film once more.

In saying a sequence of modifications to their upcoming launch calendar, Sony added a stunning title to their roster of flicks in growth: A brand new movie in The Karate Child sequence, which they described because the “return of the unique Karate Child franchise.” The movie is scheduled to open in theaters on June 7, 2024.

The information is especially sudden as a result of the unique Karate Child franchise has discovered new life on Netflix as Cobra Kai, a TV sequence that continues the story of the outdated trilogy of flicks about plucky underdog karate champ Daniel LaRusso some 30 years after the occasions of the outdated movies. Many years later, Daniel is now a rich businessman and his outdated karate rival and bully, Johnny Lawrence, is a washed-up loser who restarts the Cobra Kai dojo to get some function again in his life. The sequence’ fifth season lately premiered on Netflix.

Up to now, Netflix has not formally introduced a sixth season of the present, and this information may have one thing to do with it. Sony’s announcement didn’t point out any filmmakers or stars, or present an in depth synopsis, however calling it the return of the unique Karate Child franchise must imply Ralph Macchio, William Zabka, and diverse different characters from the Cobra Kai sequence. (Except it’s a reboot of the idea with a brand new solid?) Cobra Kai does appear headed towards an enormous finale; it’s attainable a Karate Child film may conclude all the present’s numerous storylines.

If it occurs, it will likely be the sixth movie within the franchise, following three Karate Childs with Macchio and Pat Morita as his karate instructor, Mr. Miyagi. After Macchio aged out of the franchise, Morita then made The Subsequent Karate Child, which starred a younger Hilary Swank as his new pupil. A couple of years later, there was a reboot that starred Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan within the function of the older martial arts grasp. The primary season of Cobra Kai adopted in 2018. (Morita handed away 2005, however Mr. Miyagi is referenced continuously on the present.)

All 5 seasons of Cobra Kai are streaming now on Netflix.