Ralph Macchio Reflects on Karate Kid Legacy in New Film

Ralph Macchio Reveals His Most Cherished Memory from Making 1984's 'The Karate Kid'

Macchio says many of his memories revolve around the late Pat Morita, who played Mr. MiyagiDave Hogan/Getty;Cindy Ord/Getty Ralph Macchio in 'The Karate Kid' (1984, left) and at the 2025 premiere of 'Karate Kid: Legends'Ralph Macchio is reminiscing about his time making the 1984 film, The Karate KidSpeaking to PEOPLE at the premiere of the new film Karate Kid: Legends, Macchio said many of his memories revolve around the late Pat Morita, who pla…

New Karate Kid Move In Theaters

(New York, NY)  —  Long Island’s Ralph Macchio is returning to the Karate Kid movie franchise with “Karate Kid:Legends.”  Macchio, who grew up in Huntington and still lives on Long Island with his family, says it’s been a joy to be back up on the big screen with the new karate kid. While the movie is set in New York City, the script was written on Long Island. Screenwriter Rob Lieber said he wrote the script in Port Jefferson and in coffee shops…

Ralph Macchio reflects on Karate Kid legacy in new film

The original Karate Kid is grateful his big-screen return playing Daniel LaRusso after 36 years comes in a film that pays homage to the story's legacy.

Law & Order Character No One Remembers Is Played by 'Karate Kids: Legends' Star Ralph Macchio

After propelling to stardom post The Karate Kid‘s success, Ralph Macchio faded away from the mainstream conversation. While it did have to deal with his brief break from acting in the ’90s, prior to resurfacing in the limelight following his Cobra Kai return, the actor appeared in a plethora of projects, including his Broadway ventures and TV projects. This involved his brief stint in the Law & Order franchise, and even though it has largely bee…