Jaden Smith will topline Coumbia’s new version of John G. Avildsen’s 1984 hit movie “The Karate Kid.”

Chris Murphy is writing the remake. Variety says the film will borrow from the original, in which a bullied boy learns all there is to know about karate with the help of an enthusiastic mentor.

Jaden last starred alongside his father Will Smith in “The Pursuit of Happyness.” He can next be seen in “The Day the Earth Stood Still.”

The original “Karate Kid” was followed by three sequels, which I hope we won’t have to experience with the launch of this updated version.

Being already sick and tired of many of these remakes, this is certainly the last thing I need. This and the unnecessary “Beverly Hills Ninja 2.”