Movies like The Karate Kid Part III

The original that started it all. Fans of The Karate Kid Part III would obviously enjoy going back to where Daniel LaRusso's journey began, with the first movie introducing the iconic characters and the classic underdog story paired with martial arts philosophy.

This cult classic features an American martial artist competing in an illegal full-contact karate tournament. The intense competition scenes and the protagonist's journey might resonate with fans of the tournament aspects of The Karate Kid Part III.

For those who want to continue following Daniel and Mr. Miyagi's saga, this sequel builds on their relationship and the deepening of martial arts knowledge, offering another blend of action and character development.

While it diverges by introducing a new protagonist, Julie, mentored by Mr. Miyagi, this film expands the Karate Kid universe and provides a similar blend of martial arts and life lessons that could appeal to fans of The Karate Kid Part III.

A movie that captures the spirit of young martial artists honing their skills to confront a group of antagonists. Its youthful charm and martial arts action would appeal to those who enjoyed The Karate Kid Part III.

This film echoes The Karate Kid Part III with its tale of a bullied teen learning martial arts to defend himself. Fans will appreciate the similar theme of an unlikely hero finding confidence through martial arts.

Martial arts enthusiasts will find the focus on an American taekwondo team training for an international competition reminiscent of the dedication and drama found in The Karate Kid Part III.