The new karate kid will be played by the star of the Disney+ series

Some of these skills have already been showcased in “Chinese American,” the popular film adaptation of Gene Luen Yang’s acclaimed graphic novel “Coming of Age,” which also featured Michelle Yeoh.

Will Jackie Chan star in the new “The Karate Kid”?

Both Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio will play their iconic characters from the previous films in the series. Details of the film’s plot are being kept secret for now, what is known is that the new instalment will take the story to the East Coast and focus on a teenager from China who gains confidence through martial arts and a tough but wise mentor, possibly even two.