Since Karate Kid: Legends will carry the overarching franchise’s torch after Cobra Kai season 6’s part 3, audiences will compare it to the long-running Netflix series. However, a closer look at Karate Kid: Legends‘ narrative and storytelling approach suggests it deserves to be compared to an entirely different franchise film. While only time will tell whether the new Karate Kid movie will pave the way for more follow-ups, this comparison highlights how it holds immense potential.