Besides that, of course, there are plenty of other reasons to enjoy the film, too. I grew up around New York City, so having a Karate Kid movie set in the city I love is something I will always support. There’s also the fact that Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio are fun as heck in the same scenes together.

I t’s a big year for Ralph Macchio and the “Karate Kid” universe, as the martial arts franchise celebrates two major releases in 2025.