The Karate Kid

The Karate Kid film series is a sports-drama franchise that began with The Karate Kid (1984), telling the story of teenager Daniel LaRusso and the wise teachings of his mentor Mr. Miyagi. Its success led to sequels including The Karate Kid Part II (1986), The Karate Kid Part III (1989), and The Next Karate Kid (1994). A reboot was released in 2010 starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan, and the legacy continued through the hit series Cobra Kai, which follows the characters decades later.