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The Next Karate Kid

Малыш-каратист

Synopsis

Twelve-year-old Sasha is forced to leave Moscow for Pyatigorsk to live with his aunt while his doctor parents are on assignment in Africa. Local children, school bullying, and conflict with the leader, Marat, become part of his new life. When his parents disappear during a flood, the boy faces utter despair. Seeking strength, he discovers a passion-karate, where his strict sensei, Dmitriy, and his daughter, Masha, help him overcome his fears, develop his character, and find inner strength.

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Alexey Alferov
Screenplay & Story
Mikhail Pogosov, Roman Kurtsyn, Anna Simikina, Denis Murashkin
Original Title
Малыш-каратист
Country of Origin
Russia
Spoken Languages
Russian
Runtime
Unknown
Production Studios
Berg Sound

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Alexey Alferov

Screenplay & Story

Mikhail Pogosov, Roman Kurtsyn, Anna Simikina, Denis Murashkin

Director of Photography

Dmitry Volkov

Producers

Mikhail Pogosov, Roman Kurtsyn

Department Leadership Roster

Alexey Alferov

Director

Mikhail Pogosov

Producer

Roman Kurtsyn

Roman Kurtsyn

Producer

Mikhail Pogosov

Writer

Roman Kurtsyn

Roman Kurtsyn

Writer

Anna Simikina

Writer

Dmitry Volkov

Director of Photography

David Zograbyan

Production Design

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Next Karate Kid.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Next Karate Kid

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Next Karate Kid about?

Twelve-year-old Sasha is forced to leave Moscow for Pyatigorsk to live with his aunt while his doctor parents are on assignment in Africa. Local children, school bullying, and conflict with the leader, Marat, become part of his new life. When his parents disappear during a flood, the boy faces utter despair. Seeking strength, he discovers a passion-karate, where his strict sensei, Dmitriy, and his daughter, Masha, help him overcome his fears, develop his character, and find inner strength.

Who directed The Next Karate Kid?

The Next Karate Kid was directed by Alexey Alferov.

Who stars in The Next Karate Kid?

The principal cast of The Next Karate Kid includes Roman Kurtsyn, Miron Provorov, Alina Sokolova, Magomed Ismailov, Maftun Saidisribov.

When was The Next Karate Kid released and how long is it?

The Next Karate Kid was released in 2026 with a total runtime of Unknown.