Legends theory might have already explained the real reason why Jackie Chan's Mr. Han recognizes Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi.

Without giving too much away, I can say that Mr. Han and Mr. Miyagi are the connection to Daniel. The Han family and the Miyagi family are connected all the way back to the old times. And there is ...

The trailer for the upcoming movie dropped on Tuesday night (Dec 17) and revealed that Jackie Chan's character, Mr Han, knew the iconic Mr Miyagi – played by the late Pat Morita.

As director Jonathan Entwistle told EW, "I can say that Mr. Han and Mr. Miyagi are the connection to Daniel. The Han family and the Miyagi family are connected all the way back to the old times.