The Karate Kid (1984) (2025)

as Mr. Miyagi : The wise, eccentric mentor whose performance earned him an Academy Award nomination.

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

as Johnny Lawrence : Daniel’s primary rival and the top student at Cobra Kai. It spawned multiple sequels, a 2010 remake, and

The film is celebrated for its themes of , perseverance , and the mentor-student relationship . It spawned multiple sequels, a 2010 remake, and the highly successful Cobra Kai series, which continues the story of Daniel and Johnny decades later. You can find more details on the official IMDb page or explore the script through Script Slug .

as Daniel LaRusso : The underdog protagonist who learns that karate is for defense, not revenge.