New Karate Kid movie with Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan in the works
A global casting call from the two actors – looking for a new teenage star – suggests the separate strands of the series will be brought together
September 2023
How we made
‘Everyone was doing the crane kick’: Ralph Macchio on making The Karate Kid
‘Daniel has bravado and won’t quit. If I got my ass kicked by five karate experts on motorcycles, I would have probably found a different way to school’
October 2022
‘Success is a seductive thing’: Ralph Macchio on life after the Karate Kid
Ralph Macchio assured himself of Hollywood immortality when he was cast in The Karate Kid, but then followed a long fallow spell. Now, at last, he’s back – and he wouldn’t have it any other way
January 2021
Cobra Kai: from dumped YouTube gambit to Netflix smash hit
'There's chunks of wisdom': How The Karate Kid launched MMA careers
August 2020
Karate Kid Ralph Macchio: 'I'm at peace with the choices I made'
He crane-kicked his way into movie history as Daniel LaRusso in the 80s film, but chose to put family before fame. Now he’s back in his most famous role in a comedy sequel
May 2018
Cobra Kai review – YouTube's Karate Kid reboot runs on fumes of nostalgia
Starring the now middle-aged Billy Zabka and Ralph Macchio, YouTube Red’s Karate Kid reboot is sentimental and watchable but ultimately unrewarding
October 2017
Film blog
From The Nightmare Before Christmas to Mean Girls: Halloween is better without the horror
Most Halloween-set scary movies are little more than lazy cash grabs, so why not opt for a surprising seasonal choice instead – The Karate Kid, anyone?
September 2015
Readers suggest the 10 best …
Readers suggest the 10 best teachers
Last week we brought you our list of the 10 best teachers. Here, we present your thoughts on who should have made the cut
July 2015
Film blog
Jerry Weintraub: indefatigable champion of old-school and retro film
Producer Jerry Weintraub, who has just died, was a Hollywood dealmaker of huge renown whose Rat Packish instincts led to huge hits with the Ocean’s Eleven series
August 2010
The Karate Kid
This remake starring Jaden Smith is more violent and less likeable, says Philip French
July 2010
The Karate Kid
Predictable kids' stuff in a remake with Jackie Chan helping out Will Smith's boy, Jaden. By Steve Rose
February 2010
Trailer park
Film trailer: The Karate Kid
A young American boy, transplanted to Beijing with his mother, is bullied by local toughs until he learns kung fu from a master
