: Ralph Macchio (Daniel), Pat Morita (Mr. Miyagi), and Martin Kove (Kreese) returned, joined by newcomers Robyn Lively, Sean Kanan, and Thomas Ian Griffith.
: Despite its initial poor reception, the film has gained a cult following and its characters—specifically Terry Silver—became central to the successful Netflix revival series, Cobra Kai . Key Plot Developments Film review: Karate Kid, Part III, The - Deseret News The Karate Kid Part III
: The film grossed approximately $38.9 million, a significant drop from the first film's $90.8 million. : Ralph Macchio (Daniel), Pat Morita (Mr
: Often cited as the weakest entry in the trilogy, critics at the time lambasted its "cartoonish" villains and "redundant" character development. : Ralph Macchio (Daniel)