Where to watch The Karate Kid films in order
The The Karate Kid franchise is an action, drama and adventure series of 6 films released between 1984 and 2025. It runs from The Karate Kid (1984) to Karate Kid: Legends (2025), and this guide lays out every film in the order to watch it, with where each one streams in India.
- 6
- films
- 4 of 6
- on Indian OTT
- 1984–2025
- release span
- PG
- age rating
4 of the 6 The Karate Kid films stream on Indian OTT (Prime Video, JioHotstar and Netflix); the remaining 2 are available to rent or buy.
The The Karate Kid franchise, explained
Reviews across the series are mixed: its 6 rated films average 6.4 on TMDB, peaking at 7.2 for The Karate Kid (1984) and dropping to 5.4 for The Next Karate Kid (1994).
Watched back to back, the films add up to about 11h 33m of screen time. The toughest age rating across the franchise is PG, so plan the saga accordingly.
This guide lists every film in release order with its India streaming home, so you always know what to watch next and where. We refresh availability as titles move between platforms.
How to watch The Karate Kid films in order
The clearest way through the The Karate Kid franchise is release order — the sequence the films came out in. Begin with The Karate Kid (1984) and finish on Karate Kid: Legends (2025). 4 of the 6 are on Indian OTT (Prime Video, JioHotstar and Netflix); for the 2 that aren't, you'll need to rent or buy. Back to back, the full binge runs about 11h 33m.
6 films, in release order
- 1The film that started the franchise — and its highest-rated.
The Karate Kid
19847.22h 7mMoviePG“He taught him the secret to karate lies in the mind and heart. Not in the hands.”
Director: John G. Avildsen
Cast: Ralph Macchio, Pat Morita, Elisabeth Shue, William Zabka
Streaming in IndiaNew Jersey teen Daniel LaRusso moves to Los Angeles with his mother, and soon strikes up a relationship with Ali. He quickly finds himself the target of bullying by a group of thugs, led by Ali's ex-boyfriend Johnny, who study karate at the Cobra Kai dojo under ruthless sensei John Kreese. Fortunately, Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi, an unassuming repairman who just happens to be a martial arts master himself. Miyagi takes Daniel under his wing, training him in a more compassionate form of karate for self-defense and, later, preparing him to compete against the brutal Cobra Kai.
ActionDramaFamily - 2Streaming in India
- 3Streaming in India
- 4Streaming in India
- 5The fifth film in the franchise.
The Karate Kid
20106.62h 20mMoviePG“A challenge he never imagined. A teacher he never expected.”
Director: Harald Zwart
Cast: Jaden Smith, Jackie Chan, Taraji P. Henson, Wenwen Han
Streaming in India12-year-old Dre Parker could've been the most popular kid in Detroit, but his mother's latest career move has landed him in China. Dre immediately falls for his classmate Mei Ying but the cultural differences make such a friendship impossible. Even worse, Dre's feelings make him an enemy of the class bully, Cheng. With no friends in a strange land, Dre has nowhere to turn but maintenance man Mr. Han, who is a kung fu master. As Han teaches Dre that kung fu is not about punches and parries, but maturity and calm, Dre realizes that facing down the bullies will be the fight of his life.
ActionAdventureDramaFamily - 6The most recent film.
Karate Kid: Legends
20257.01h 34mMovieU/A 13+“When masters unite a new legacy begins.”
Director: Jonathan Entwistle
Cast: Jackie Chan, Ben Wang, Joshua Jackson, Sadie Stanley
Streaming in IndiaAfter a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted from his home in Beijing and forced to move to New York City with his mother. When a new friend needs his help, Li enters a karate competition – but his skills alone aren't enough. Li's kung fu teacher Mr. Han enlists original Karate Kid Daniel LaRusso for help, and Li learns a new way to fight, merging their two styles into one for the ultimate martial arts showdown.
ActionAdventureDrama
The Karate Kid: where to watch — FAQ
- How many The Karate Kid films are there?
- There are 6 The Karate Kid films, released between 1984 and 2025 — from The Karate Kid (1984) to Karate Kid: Legends (2025).
- Where can I watch The Karate Kid films in India?
- 4 of the 6 The Karate Kid films stream on Indian OTT on Prime Video, JioHotstar and Netflix. The remaining films are available to rent or buy.
- Is The Karate Kid on Netflix in India?
- Yes — The Karate Kid streams on Netflix in India.
- What order should I watch The Karate Kid films in?
- Watch them in release order, starting with The Karate Kid (1984) and ending with Karate Kid: Legends (2025). The full 6-film order is listed above.
