Cobra Kai: Does Cobra Kai reveal where Sam LaRusso is during Karate Kid: Legends? Speculations explored

Karate Kid: Legends is just a few months away from its release, which comes shortly after the Cobra Kai's end. It will bring Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) back after his appearance in only one franchise installment. Instead of Dre Parker (Jaden Smith), he will give karate lessons to kung fu prodigy Li Fong (Ben Wong) and prepare him for a prestigious competition. The trailer suggests that Mr. Han will join hands with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) to guide their newest talented disciple.

Considering all these factors, Miyagi-verse fans must be gearing up for the film's release. However, with the new characters emerging in the franchise, they might wonder whether some old characters will reappear in the film. Since Cobra Kai is the most recent iteration of this universe, they might be curious about the fate of its characters, be it Sam or Amanda LaRusso. As Daniel's daughter and a skilled fighter, Sam is an integral part of this cinematic universe.

If you're wondering whether Sam will be during Karate Kid: Legends, you should know that she will most likely be in an abroad program in Okinawa instead of her home in California.

Sam LaRusso's Cobra Kai history explored in the anticipation of Karate Kid: Legends' theatrical release

Samantha LaRusso (Mary Mouser), aka Sam or Bonsai Bada**, appears as one of the key characters in Cobra Kai. She is the daughter of Daniel LaRusso, who resides in San Fernando Valley, California. Much like her father, she learns to be a skilled fighter. However, her journey is paved with roadblocks. She feels the pressure to live up to the legacy of her father. Besides, she gets caught up in the rivalry between the karate styles of Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai. Eventually, she travels to Barcelona to be a part of the Sekai Tekai tournament.

Toward the end of season six of Cobra Kai, Sam makes an important decision about her education at the University of California. She chose a one-year-long cultural exchange program in the Japanese prefecture of Okinawa to learn more about other cultures instead of staying limited to what she could learn in her comfortable space at UCLA.

According to the reports, Karate Kid: Legends will take place nearly three years after the events of Sekai Tekai. If that is to be believed, Sam will presumably be in Japan when Mr. Han joins Daniel to guide young Li Fong in the United States.

Will Sam LaRusso be in Karate Kid: Legends? Speculations explored

Karate Kid: Legends will follow a new karate kid, Li Fong, who moves to New York City with his mother. He seeks Mr. Han's help to win a karate championship after he faces some local bullies. Mr. Han travels to L.A. to seek Daniel's help in shaping the mind of the young fighter.

Since the film will be set in the United States, Sam LaRusso will not be in these scenes since she will be in another country. Miguel Diaz will join Sam in Okinawa but hopes to return to Stanford, according to the ending of Cobra Kai's sixth season.

Regardless, Karate Kid is a massively popular universe. So, although not disclosed, Sam might make a surprise appearance in the upcoming film for a short time. However, no such details have been confirmed yet.

Karate Kid: Legends is scheduled to be out in theaters on May 30, 2025.