It's been an exciting seven years for fans of The Karate Kid franchise, with the run of Cobra Kai as well as the latest movie, Karate Kid: Legends. While the latter's post-credit scene opened the door to some crossover between the two, Ralph Macchio suggested an entirely different solution that the IP "needs" to lean into to continue.
While Karate Kid: Legends was panned by some critics, it had its fans both here at CinemaBlend and elsewhere. In fact, it boasts a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes, and yet when Ralph Macchio spoke to People at a recent event, he suggested a complete reset for the franchise to ensure its longevity:
