Legends," has officially hit theaters. And even though critics don't seem to be too fond of the film, fans of the series and general audiences seem to be loving it. "Karate Kid: Legends" brings back to beloved characters to the cinema: Jackie Chan as Mr.

Legends playing it safe (and wasting Ralph Macchio's talents), the franchise is in better hands in the "Cobra Kai" universe.

Karate Kid: Legends is not a Cobra Kai sequel, but it's still connected. Director Jonathan Entwistle clarified that Karate Kid: Legends isn’t a direct sequel to Cobra Kai, but it exists in the same universe. “This is not a Cobra Kai movie. It’s another chapter in the story,” he explained to Collider.