The original Karate Kid original film trilogy is crane-kicking its way to a limited edition, 4K Ultra HD box set release this December.
The box set containing the coming-of-age trilogy that preceded the massively-popular Netflix series Cobra Kai will release in 4K Ultra HD on Dec. 7. The release will allow longtime fans of the movies to revisit them, while also allowing those who discovered the franchise through Cobra Kai, to enjoy the origins of the franchise for the first time in Ultra HD.
Those who purchase the collection will receive The Karate Kid (1985), The Karate Kid Part II (1986) and The Karate Kid Part III (1989) in 4K, along with a host of extra features. Cobra Kai fans who are yet to watch the original movies will get to see the origins of the never-ending rivalry between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), while also getting to see Daniel’s mild-mannered and inspirational sensei Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) for the first time. The box set only includes the first three Karate Kid movies, excluding 1994’s The Next Karate Kid and 2010’s Karate Kid remake.
All three films will be “mastered in 4K resolution from the original camera negative, with Dolby Vision” and will be accompanied by a number of special features such as audio commentary and deleted scenes, as well as a featurette titled “Remembering The Karate Kid,” in which Macchio, Zabka and others reflect on their experience working on The Karate Kid.
The full specs for the collection are below:
THE KARATE KID
From Academy Award®-winning director John G. Avildsen (1976, ROCKY) comes the highly entertaining, coming-of-age classic that will have you cheering! Starring Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki “Pat” Morita in his Academy Award®-nominated performance (Best Supporting Actor, 1984) as Mr. Miyagi.
THE KARATE KID PART II
Returning with Daniel (Ralph Macchio) to his Okinawa home for the first time in 45 years, Miyagi (Noriyuki “Pat” Morita) encounters Yukie (Nobu McCarthy), the woman he left behind when he immigrated to America.
THE KARATE KID PART III
Daniel is in danger of losing it all when he places pride before principle in this powerful sequel to the hit feature films.
DISC DETAILS & BONUS MATERIALS
THE KARATE KID
4K ULTRA HD DISC
BLU-RAY DISC™
THE KARATE KID PART II
4K ULTRA HD DISC
BLU-RAY DISC™
THE KARATE KID PART III
4K ULTRA HD DISC
BLU-RAY DISC
CAST AND CREW
Directed By: John G. Avildsen
Produced By: Jerry Weintraub
Written By: Robert Mark Kamen
“The Karate Kid” Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Elisabeth Shue, Martin Kove, William Zabka
“The Karate Kid Part II” Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Martin Kove, Yuji Okumoto
“The Karate Kid Part III” Cast: Ralph Macchio, Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, Robyn Lively, Thomas Ian Griffith, Martin Kove
SPECS
Run Time: Approx. 127 minutes / 113 minutes / 112 minutes
Rating: PG
Feature Picture: 2160p Ultra High Definition, 1.85:1
Feature Audio: English Dolby Atmos (Dolby TrueHD 7.1 Compatible) | English 5.1 DTS-HD MA | English Stereo DTS-HD MA
The Karate Kid 3-Movie Collection will be available for $75.99 USD on Dec. 7.
Source: Sony Pictures
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