Los Angeles: Hollywood studio 'Sony' has announced a new 'Karate Kid' movie and dated it for June 7, 2024, release in the US.
According to entertainment news website 'The Hollywood Reporter', the new movie is dubbed as the return to the original 'Karate Kid' franchise.
No cast and director are attached to the project, which comes from Sony's Columbia Pictures banner.
The film series was launched in 1984 with 'The Karate Kid', starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka in the lead roles.
It was followed by 'The Karate Kid Part II' (1986), 'The Karate Kid Part III' (1989) and 'The Next Karate Kid' (1994).
In 2010, the film series was rebooted with 'The Karate Kid', starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith.
The franchise is currently popular among the new generation, owing to the success of 'Cobra Kai', which streams on 'Netflix' and features original stars Ralph Macchio and William Zabka alongside younger actors.
Besides the new 'Karate Kid' movie, 'Sony' has also announced release dates for its other upcoming titles.
An untitled 'True Haunting' film has been set for January 6, 2023, while 'Missing', the next chapter in the 'Searching' franchise, will open on February 24, 2023.
The studio has also delayed several upcoming tentpoles. Dakota Johnson and Sydney Sweeney-starrer 'Madame Webb', which was earlier scheduled for October 6, 2023, will now release on February 16, 2024.
Aaron Taylor-Johnson-led 'Kraven' the Hunter takes over the October 6, 2023, release date. It was earlier set to debut on January 13, 2023.