The Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio recently offered a promising update regarding the franchise’s future and the possibility of The Karate Kid 7. In a new interview, the actor who plays Daniel LaRusso in the franchise highlighted the martial arts series’ enduring success with fans and noted that the creatives have discussed its future.

During a recent interview, Ralph Macchio spoke about The Karate Kid and Cobra Kai, suggesting that the film franchise could benefit from a reset, something he believes wouldn’t be difficult, given its loyal fanbase.

The Karate Kid came out over forty years ago, and it remains a franchise that fans have loved and returned to ever since. The movie spawned sequels, an in-universe reboot, and the series Cobra Kai , which became a huge hit with both diehard fans and young newcomers alike.

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Ralph Macchio, the iconic actor behind Daniel LaRusso, has expressed interest in continuing the Karate Kid franchise, following his recent appearance in the 2025 film Karate Kid: Legends alongside Jackie Chan.

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Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio thinks that the demand for more stories in the martial arts franchise will always be there from audiences.

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