The Karate Kid (franchise)

The Karate Kid is an American 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.

• 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)

• The Karate Kid (1989)

• Cobra Kai (2018–2025)

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