The Karate Kid / Cobra Kai watch order
Every film, series, and special in the correct viewing order.
8 entries·~49 hrs total runtime·1984–2025
Cobra Kai continues the original films, and Legends links the 2010 film to that story.
Original Films
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1
The Karate Kid
Movie126 min · 1984
Introduces Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Miyagi.
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2
The Karate Kid Part II
Movie113 min · 1986
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3
The Karate Kid Part III
Movie112 min · 1989
Animated Series
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4
The Karate Kid (Animated Series)
TV Series13 episodes · 1989–1990
An animated series that is of uncertain status within the main continuity.
The Next Karate Kid
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5
The Next Karate Kid
Movie107 min · 1994
Features Mr. Miyagi with a new student, played by Hilary Swank.
2010 Film
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6
The Karate Kid (2010)
Movie140 min · 2010
A film starring Jaden Smith and Jackie Chan as Mr. Han.
Cobra Kai and Legends
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7
Cobra Kai
TV Series6 seasons, 65 episodes · 2018–2025
Continues the story of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence decades after the original films; it ended in February 2025.
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Karate Kid: Legends
Movie94 min · 2025
Set three years after the end of Cobra Kai, with Daniel LaRusso and Mr. Han.
How many Karate Kid movies are there?
There are six films: The Karate Kid (1984), Part II (1986), Part III (1989), The Next Karate Kid (1994), the 2010 remake and Karate Kid: Legends (2025). Cobra Kai adds 65 episodes across six seasons.
Do I need to watch the original movies before Cobra Kai?
Cobra Kai continues the story of the original films, and it references them throughout.
Where does Karate Kid: Legends fit?
Legends is set after Cobra Kai and is described as connecting the 2010 film to the original continuity.
Is The Karate Kid finished or still ongoing?
Cobra Kai ended in February 2025, and the most recent film on this list is Karate Kid: Legends (May 2025).
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