Ralph Macchio addresses the future of The Karate Kid franchise after its return to the big screen this year. The classic 1984 coming-of-age movie spawned a franchise through sequels that came out in ...

On Jan. 29, 2026, the Library of Congress named "The Karate Kid" – a beloved 1984 tale of a young boy learning important life lessons from his mentor, a martial arts instructor – to the National Film ...

Ralph Macchio was just 21 when he scored the role of Daniel LaRusso in "The Karate Kid." Now at 63, he's reprising that role one more time in "Karate Kid: Legends," which debuted on the big screen on ...

Speaking to PEOPLE at the premiere of the new film Karate Kid: Legends, Macchio said many of his memories revolve around the late Pat Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi Elsewhere in the interview, Macchio ...

It’s a big year for Ralph Macchio and the “Karate Kid” universe, as the martial arts franchise celebrates two major releases in 2025. In February, Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and former foe Johnny ...

More than four decades after “The Karate Kid” debuted, actor Ralph Macchio is once again stepping into the role of Daniel LaRusso, this time with a deeper sense of purpose. (For the full interview, ...

“Karate Kid” Icon Ralph Macchio Reflects on Legacy With Sean Callagy—Blind Visionary, Speaker, and Influence Science Pioneer Poised to Become the First Self-Funded Blind Unicorn Founder During ...

Karate Kid: Legends is uniting generations of martial arts mastery with its theatrical run, bringing Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio together on screen for the first time as they reprise their roles as ...