On June 20th, 1986, "The Karate Kid Part II" was released to theaters across the United States! The film was a massive commercial success, outgrossing the original "Karate Kid" film, with over $115 million at the box office, becoming one of the highest-grossing films of 1986. While the original film was a classic sports underdog story, Part II is remembered for its deeper emotional stakes and its exploration of Mr. Miyagi's tragic past. It is also widely remembered for its soundtrack, which included the number one hit, "Glory of Love" by Peter Cetera, which earned the franchise an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. Though set in Okinawa, Japan, the movie was actually filmed on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, due to its similar terrain and large Okinawan population.
