The Karate Kid is a 2010 martial arts drama film directed by Harald Zwart and part of the Karate Kid series. Starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, it is a remake of the original 1984 film, set in China with the martial art changed to kung fu. The plot follows 12-year-old Dre Parker, who learns kung fu from an aging maintenance man, Mr. Han, to defend himself against a neighborhood bully.