Ralph Macchio talks about The Karate Kid's future after the smashing success of Cobra Kai and modest box office turnout for Karate Kid: Legends.

The Karate Kid came out over forty years ago, and it remains a franchise that fans have loved and returned to ever since. The movie spawned sequels, an in-universe reboot, and the series Cobra Kai , which became a huge hit with both diehard fans and young newcomers alike.

The Karate Kid movie saga continues Friday with Karate Kid: Legends, starring Ralph Macchio, Jackie Chan and Ben Wang. The film leaves the door open for a sequel if the franchise chooses to go that route, but how? In 2018, The Karate Kid franchise made a ...

Karate Combat Heavyweight champion Sam Alvey attempted to defend his crown opposite former UFC knockout artist Robelis Despaigne last night (Fri., Dec. 5, 2025) at Karate Combat 58 LIVE on YouTube from inside Univision Studios in Dora,

"The Karate Kid" has held on to the hype from the original films for decades. Since the first movies were created in the '80s, there have been a multitude of spinoffs and reboots that have drawn attention and fans to the franchise, while also maintaining ...

Ralph Macchio believes the Karate Kid can live on forever — but first, it needs to hit pause. The actor, who originated the role of Daniel LaRusso in the 1984 film, has high hopes for the future of the franchise that launched his career.

Former PFL Light Heavyweight champion Emiliano Sordi is not happy with Karate Combat. Argentina’s Sordi (26-14-1) is a well-traveled MMA veteran who’s competed everywhere from Contenders Series to Bellator to winning $1 million in PFL back in 2019.

Karate is all in the family for a girl from Marlboro, Massachusetts and while she's climbing the international ladder in the sport, she said her parents are her key motivators. Gabby Amato has been practicing karate since she was 4 years old. "I love the ...