40 years following its debut on the American streamer, The Karate Kid franchise is still going strong. With a new movie in the making for 2025, actor Joshua Jackson, after a decade-long hiatus, is making a triumphant return to the big screen. The highly anticipated feature film will serve as a continuation of the franchise, or so the reports say. However, Jackson, who rose to fame with his roles in Dawson's Creek and Fringe, is set to bring his signature charm through a mystery character.

While fans are buzzing with excitement about his return, the actor has weighed in on what made him go out of his ways to step back into showbiz again. 

As reported by Entertainment Tonight (ET), Joshua Jackson opened up about his motivations for joining the upcoming The Karate Kid film on the Disney Upfront red carpet on Tuesday, May 15. The Dawson's Creek star shared that he wanted to make a movie that he could potentially watch with his daughter, something he could not do in a long time. "Part of the reason why I wanted to make the movie is that it'll be the first thing in a very, very long time that I can potentially watch with my daughter," Jackson told ET.

Prior to this, there have been instances where the divorced father to a 4-year-old spoke of his dynamics with his daughter. While narrating the nuances of parenting which brings back the child in oneself, Jackson revealed how the father-daughter duo has been doing lately. “She's so hyper-verbal and she's very very opinionated,” said the star back in 2022, taking delight in engaging in that conversation with her. 

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Apart from his personal life, the actor is turning professional with his upcoming flick, for quite a demanding role in the movie.

Joshua Jackson plays the role of Victor, a mentor figure, in the 2025 Karate Kid movie. He joins an ensemble cast, including Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang, Sadie Stanley, Ming-Na Wen, Aramis Knight, and Wyatt Oleff. The film is set for release on May 30, 2025, after a delay owing to its chronology with Cobra Kai, Season 6. While plot details remain under wraps, sources hint at a fresh take on the classic martial arts story. 

Jackson's involvement marks a triumphant return to the big screen after a decade-long hiatus. Fans are eagerly anticipating the film's release, which promises to bring a new generation of karate enthusiasts into the fold. With its star-studded cast and nostalgic appeal, the 2025 Karate Kid movie is shaping up to be a must-see event.

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