The Karate Kid, Part II is a 1986 American
martial arts drama film and the first
sequel to 1984's
The Karate Kid,
Ralph Macchio and
Pat Morita reprise their respective roles as young karate student Daniel LaRusso and his mentor
Kesuke Miyagi. Like the original film, the sequel was a success, earning even more at the box office than its predecessor, although it received mixed reviews from critics.