Movies like The Karate Kid Part II

As the precursor to The Karate Kid Part II, this iconic film introduces us to Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi in their first underdog martial arts journey. Fans of the sequel will enjoy where it all began, with the classic themes of mentorship, coming of age, and self-discovery.

This martial arts movie captures an international fighting tournament, similar to the All Valley Karate Tournament. With Jean-Claude Van Damme as the protagonist, Bloodsport will excite The Karate Kid Part II fans with its high-stakes fighting scenes and cultural scope.

Following the events of The Karate Kid Part II, this third installment continues the story of Daniel and Mr. Miyagi with new challenges and adversaries. It's a direct follow-up that fans of the second film will appreciate for its continued character development and action.

Shifting focus from Daniel to a new protagonist, Julie, The Next Karate Kid continues the legacy of Mr. Miyagi as he imparts his wisdom to a troubled teen. Those who admire the mentor-student dynamic of The Karate Kid Part II will find similar themes in this chapter.

Starring Jackie Chan and Jet Li, The Forbidden Kingdom is a martial arts adventure where an American teen is transported to a mystical land. Its blend of Eastern philosophy, martial arts training, and self-discovery parallels the journey seen in The Karate Kid Part II.

Jean-Claude Van Damme stars in another martial arts journey, where his character must learn Muay Thai to avenge his brother. Kickboxer resonates with fans of The Karate Kid Part II due to its themes of revenge, honor, and the disciplined training of a martial art.

A young boy idolizes Chuck Norris and dreams of becoming his sidekick. Sidekicks brings the same martial arts action and bonding as seen in The Karate Kid Part II, making it a movie that speaks to the heart of every kid who's ever dreamed of being a martial arts hero.

This martial arts film features the American national karate team as they prepare to compete against a formidable Korean team. Like The Karate Kid Part II, Best of the Best offers thrilling competition, the spirit of teamwork, and the pursuit of martial arts excellence.