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Macchio’s career is synonymous with The Karate Kid franchise, having originated the role of Daniel in The Karate Kid. Released in 1984, Macchio played the titular character, who trains under the wisdom of Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita). Macchio went on to star in two sequels, The Karate Kid Part II and The Karate Kid Part III.

The new footage included an emotional scene of Chan’s Mr. Han paying his respects to the late Mr. Miyagi and bonding with Daniel LaRusso. “I want Li to learn Miyagi karate,” Chan says in the sequence. Another clip showed at CinemaCon had a lot more action.