When 2010's "The Karate Kid" hit theaters, it was considered a remake of the original 1984 film, with Jackie Chan playing karate master Mr. Han - a facsimile of Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) from the first four movies.

Ralph Macchio was just 21 when he scored the role of Daniel LaRusso in “The Karate Kid.” Now at 63, he’s reprising that role one more time in “Karate Kid: Legends,” which debuted on the big screen on Friday.

The actor said reprising Daniel LaRusso is about more than nostalgia — it's about passing on the wisdom that shaped a generation.