Mr. Han not acknowledging Dre in Karate Kid: legends would be similar to Mr. Miyagi never mentioning Daniel in 1994's The Next Karate Kid.

The Karate Kid, a 1984 film, significantly influenced the careers ... I'm never getting this part,'" Zabka recalled to EW in 2021. "'He's a black belt; I didn't know karate. He's a motorcycle ...

Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita led the 1984 classic "The Karate Kid," which was released in June 1984. It grossed over $91 million worldwide and spawned multiple sequels and a spinoff television show.