The 1984 movie, which starred Huntington native Ralph Macchio, joins more than 900 other films added to the National Film ...

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 ...

“Philadelphia,” “The Truman Show” and Ken Burns’s “Brooklyn Bridge” were also among the films included in the Library of Congress’s annual list of influential movies.

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 ...

Macchio, 64, spoke to PEOPLE about his hopes for the future of Karate Kid at the 24 Hour Plays Annual Gala on Dec. 12 in Brooklyn, NY. When asked about the future of the Karate Kid franchise, Macchio ...

“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 ...

Ralph Macchio feels that the Karate Kid franchise can carry on forever. The 64-year-old actor has starred as Daniel LaRusso in four films and the sequel series Cobra Kai in the martial arts franchise ...