The Karate Kid (franchise)

The Karate Kid is an American popular series of martial arts movies and related media that began in the 1980s. It follows the journey of young students learning karate and life lessons from their wise mentors. The franchise has expanded over the years to include multiple movies, a TV series, and spin-offs.

 Movies 

 The Karate Kid (1984)
 The Karate Kid Part II (1986)
 The Karate Kid Part III (1989)
 The Next Karate Kid (1994)
 The Karate Kid (2010)
 Karate Kid: Legends (2025)

 Television series 

 The Karate Kid (1989)

 Cobra Kai (2018–2025)

 Themes and influence 
The franchise emphasizes discipline, respect, perseverance, and the idea that martial arts teach life lessons beyond fighting.

Category:American movie series
Category:Columbia Pictures franchises
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Category:The Karate Kid (franchise)