5 movies like Karate Kid

Sony has revealed that a new Karate Kid movie is coming, and it has a release date. On June 7, 2024, the forthcoming movie is scheduled for release. This news comes just one week after the release of Cobra Kai Season 5

Sony has confirmed that the upcoming instalment will carry on the original franchise, but no other information about the cast, staff, or plot is currently known.

Ralph Macchio played Daniel LaRusso in the first movie in the series, which debuted in 1984. The title character, a skinny boy who is brutally bullied by his classmate Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and his gang, was introduced to viewers in the first film. In order to combat Johnny and the rest of Cobra Kai, Daniel seeks the help of karate expert Mr. Miyagi (the late Pat Morita), whose unusual techniques quickly give Daniel a fighting chance.

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Here are 5 movies like The Karate Kid: 

1. Whiplash, 2014

The bond between Mr. Miyagi and Daniel, which creates conflict and strife so that Daniel can improve as a fighter, is one of The Karate Kid’s most moving elements. In Whiplash, a young jazz drummer and his scary teacher share a similar, albeit much more intense, relationship that results in both exceptional musical aptitude and a touch of insanity.

2. Enter the Dragon, 1973

Enter the Dragon, starring Bruce Lee, is a classic action movie that aficionados of martial arts, action movies, and just amazing movies should not miss. Lee portrays a Shaolin master who uses his kung fu prowess to try and apprehend the drug lord who killed his sister.

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3. Skate Kitchen, 2018

Similar to how The Karate Kid opens with a lost youngster trying to discover himself, Camille, a character in Skate Kitchen, is a young woman who just wants to fit in. She soon encounters a group of female skateboarders who guide her deeper into the underworld of New York City while teaching her about camaraderie and feeling alive.

4. Ip Man, 2008

Ip Man, which tells the life story of Yip Man, Bruce Lee’s instructor and the first person to teach Wing Chun, is a compelling martial arts movie with all the action we could possibly want. This 1940s-era movie tackles issues like war, honour, and the strength of self-defense.

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5. First Match, 2018

First Match is about a high school girl who was reared in foster homes and enters the world of wrestling in an effort to get in touch with her ex-con father. It is a genuine hero’s journey if there ever was one. In Monique’s story, the protagonist joins an all-boys team, bringing up problems like inequality. This film incorporates concepts that are current with the tenacity, willpower, and battle scenes of Karate Kid.