Ralph Macchio, who starred in the first three “Karate Kid” movies with Pat Morita (right), said he found out the franchise was continuing without him when he read about it in a newspaper.

Ralph Macchio talks new memoir, ‘Waxing On’ Known for decades as “The Karate Kid,” the "Cobra Kai" star has written a new memoir reflecting on what he's learned about life.

The latest installment in the Karate Kid universe, Karate Kid: Legends, hit theaters on May 30 More than 40 years later, Ralph Macchio is still crane-kicking it as Daniel LaRusso, his character ...

Macchio, 62, and martial arts star Chan, 69, who starred in "Karate Kid" movies decades apart, will join forces to star in a new franchise film coming to theaters Dec. 13, 2024.

Ralph Macchio is taking a crane kick to criticisms that “The Karate Kid” was “too white.” “People have said it’s a very white cast..that it didn’t dive into the Asian story ...

Ralph Macchio on Decision to Return to ‘Karate Kid’ Films and Future of the Franchise 40 Years In Just months after the end of 'Cobra Kai,' Macchio is bringing Daniel LaRusso back to the big ...

Karate Kid: Legends’ trailer shows Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han meeting Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso, begging the question of how they are connected.

Ralph Macchio says there’s nothing to do but “embrace” nostalgia for The Karate Kid. The actor, 63, was a guest on the Wednesday, Nov. 20, episode of Jimmy Kimmel Live, where he told the ...

Ralph Macchio first played an underdog martial artist in “The Karate Kid” more than four decades ago, and a revival of that character has opened opportunities for him late in his career. Here ...

Guy D'Alema/YouTube/Sony Pictures Television “It’s a karate soap opera,” says Ralph Macchio, accurately describing Cobra Kai, the series that revives the Karate Kid universe, with a few twists.

Ralph Macchio in New York, Oct. 4, 2022. His new memoir, "Waxing On: The Karate Kid and Me," sees the '80s star making peace with the role that has brought him back into circulation thanks to ...

The Karate Kid resonated as a generational story thanks to the heartfelt scenes between young Macchio and veteran actor Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, who portrayed the wise Mr. Miyagi, earning both ...