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The Karate 3

6.319751h 21mMovieAction

This is the third and final film of the ZA KARATE trilogy. Tadashi Yamashita reprises his role as the Karate World Champion. Local Japanese karate schools are not happy that a Chinese master will take over the Japanese karate organization and will do everything they can to prevent it.

DirectorYukio Noda

WritersKōji Takada·Seiko Shimura

ProducersYukio Imakawa·Masao Satô

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Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Yukio Noda

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The Karate 3 — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Karate 3?

The Karate 3 isn't on any subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Karate 3 on Netflix?

No, The Karate 3 is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. You can rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is The Karate 3 on Amazon Prime Video?

The Karate 3 isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Karate 3 for free?

The Karate 3 isn't available free in United States; you can only rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.

Is there a sequel to The Karate 3?

The Karate 3 is currently the latest film in the Karate Trilogy.

Is there a prequel to The Karate 3?

Yes — The Karate 2 (1974) comes before The Karate 3 in the Karate Trilogy.

Is The Karate 3 part of a trilogy?

Yes — The Karate 3 is part of a trilogy, alongside The Karate (1974) and The Karate 2 (1974).

How many movies are in the Karate Trilogy?

There are 3 films in the Karate Trilogy: The Karate (1974), The Karate 2 (1974) and The Karate 3 (1975).