The Next Karate Kid
1994, English. Directed by Christopher Cain.
It's ancient wisdom against teenage spunk. 1,000 years of karate tradition is about to get a kick in the pants.
Mr. Miyagi decides to take Julie, a troubled teenager, under his wing after he learns that she blames herself for her parents' demise and struggles to adjust with her grandmother and fellow pupils.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Next Karate Kid is streaming on Sony Pictures in India.
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Details
- Released
- 18 July 1994
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Mark Lee
- Budget
- $12M
- Box office
- $16M
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The Next Karate Kid: quick answers
What should I watch before The Next Karate Kid?
Watch The Karate Kid (1984), The Karate Kid Part II (1986), and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) first.
What comes after The Next Karate Kid?
Next in the series: The Karate Kid (2010) and Karate Kid: Legends (2025).
Is The Next Karate Kid worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.4/10 from 1,228 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Next Karate Kid?
The Next Karate Kid runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Next Karate Kid have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Next Karate Kid. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Next Karate Kid parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Next Karate Kid is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Next Karate Kid on?
The Next Karate Kid is streaming on Sony Pictures in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Next Karate Kid?
If you liked The Next Karate Kid, try The Karate Kid Part III, The Karate Kid, Karate Kid: Legends.
Who directed The Next Karate Kid?
The Next Karate Kid (1994) was directed by Christopher Cain and stars Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, Michael Ironside.