The Karate Kid (1984) Apr 2026

as Johnny Lawrence : Daniel’s primary rival and the top student at Cobra Kai.

as Mr. Miyagi : The wise, eccentric mentor whose performance earned him an Academy Award nomination. The Karate Kid (1984)

Watch the original trailer to see how Daniel's journey and his relationship with Mr. Miyagi began: THE KARATE KID [1984] - Official Trailer (HD) Sony Pictures Entertainment YouTube• Dec 7, 2021 as Johnny Lawrence : Daniel’s primary rival and

as Ali Mills : A high school cheerleader and Daniel's love interest. Iconic Elements & Legacy Watch the original trailer to see how Daniel's

Released in 1984, is a classic martial arts drama directed by John G. Avildsen that follows Daniel LaRusso, a teenager who moves from New Jersey to California and finds himself bullied by students of the aggressive Cobra Kai dojo. He is mentored by his apartment's handyman, Mr. Miyagi, who teaches him karate through unorthodox methods—most famously the "wax on, wax off" technique—to prepare him for an All-Valley Karate Tournament. Key Cast & Characters