Release Order (Movies Only)Recommended
0 / 6 watchedThe six films in release order, which is also the story order. Start here if you want films only.
Original trilogy
- 1 The Karate Kid Daniel trains under Mr. Miyagi for the All Valley tournament. Released June 22, 1984.
- 2 The Karate Kid Part II Daniel and Miyagi travel to Okinawa. Released June 20, 1986.
- 3 The Karate Kid Part III Terry Silver revives Cobra Kai for revenge. Released June 30, 1989.
Next generation
- 4 The Next Karate Kid Miyagi mentors Julie Pierce in Boston. Released September 9, 1994.
Beijing story
- 5 The Karate Kid Jackie Chan as Mr. Han trains Dre Parker in kung fu. Released June 11, 2010.
Legends
- 6 Karate Kid: Legends Daniel and Han train Li Fong in New York. Released May 30, 2025.
Full Saga with Cobra Kai
0 / 7 watchedFilms plus the series in story order. Watch the 2010 film before Cobra Kai only if you want Han's backstory early.
Original trilogy
- 1 The Karate Kid
- 2 The Karate Kid Part II
- 3 The Karate Kid Part III
Next generation
- 4 The Next Karate Kid Optional before the series, but Miyagi ties it in.
Beijing story
- 5 The Karate Kid Now canon through Legends. Set in Beijing with Dre Parker.
Series
- 6 Cobra Kai Seasons 1-6 Six seasons that continue Daniel and Johnny. Ran from May 2, 2018 to February 13, 2025.
Legends
- 7 Karate Kid: Legends Set three years after Cobra Kai with Li Fong.
About Karate Kid
The original trilogy follows Daniel LaRusso under Miyagi from 1984 to 1989, then The Next Karate Kid (1994) shifts to Julie Pierce.
The 2010 film with Dre Parker and Han stood apart until Karate Kid: Legends (May 30, 2025) joined both lines with Daniel and Han training Li Fong.
Good to know
Release order matches story order, and Legends sits three years after Cobra Kai season 6. This movies guide condenses Cobra Kai into one entry, while the separate Cobra Kai Watch Order lists all six seasons.
