Get ready for one last crane kick — Cobra Kai‘s The final season is almost here!
The news that the 6th season of the famous series would be the last was announced in January 2023with co-creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg sharing a heartfelt message with fans.
“While this may be a bittersweet day for the fandom, the Miyagiverse has never been stronger,” the trio wrote. “This fandom is the BEST on the planet and we look forward to telling more Karate Kid stories with you in the future. Because as we all know, Cobra Kai Never Dies.”
“In the meantime, get ready for the BIGGEST COBRA KAI SEASON YET. And let today be a celebration of all that’s to come, as well as all that’s yet to be told. We couldn’t do it without you,” the producers promised.
Netflix has announced the release dates for Cobra Kaisixth and final season in May 2024, revealing that the final 15 episodes will premiere in three parts. Part 1 will premiere on July 18, 2024, Part 2 on November 28, 2024, and Part 3 on a to-be-determined date in 2025.
Watch the teaser below:
In July 2024, the streamer shared the first trailer for Season 6, Part 1:
The final season will begin with Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) trying to restore order to the Valley following the arrest of Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) for rigging the results of the All Valley Tournament. However, a prison break by John Kreese (Martin Kove) is sure to derail the proceedings — as he promises in the teaser that “Cobra Kai is back.”
Here’s everything we know so far about Cobra Kai Season 6.
CAST
Along with Macchio, Zabka and Kove, returning cast members are expected to include Xolo MaridueñaJacob Bertrand, Mary Mouser, Tanner Buchanan, Peyton’s ListGianni DeCenzo, Courtney Henggeler, Vanessa Rubio, Dallas Dupree Young, Alicia Hannah-Kim, Griffin Santopietro, Oona O’Brien and more.
With his character’s arrest, it remains to be seen whether Griffith will return for the new episodes. However, the actor told ET last year that he would reprise from him Karate Kid III paper The past two seasons have “been an incredible journey.” He credited the show’s creators for having him back for an “incredible arc.”
Griffith shared with ET In September 2022, the sixth season of the series would “start from scratch”.
“I’m excited to see,” he said of what the future holds for Terry. “I don’t know if Terry is in that world or what happens to him.”
While Terry may be behind bars, that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s gone for good. “I’m sure the guys have some stuff brewing and it’ll be so fascinating to see what they come up with.”
Another returning star from the original films, Yuji Okumoto, told ET that he is hopeful that his character, Chozen Toguchi, will remain in Miyagi-Do in the future, especially after spending so much time with his adoptive family in recent seasons.
“I mean, you always want to be a part of something special and I tell you, this is incredibly special and it’s because of the creators,” he said. “They took a show that was iconic in the ’80s and made it something contemporary that a lot of people can relate to. So to be a part of that, yeah, who wouldn’t want to be a part of that? It’s amazing.”
In November 2023, was reported what Dexter star CS Lee would be joining Cobra Kai season 6 as Master Kim Sun-Young. The character — credited with creating “The Way of the Fist,” a martial arts style that directly opposes Mr. Miyagi’s teachings — previously appeared only in flashback form in The Karate Kid (played by Jun Chong) and later in Cobra Kai (played by Don Lee). Master Kim was previously presumed dead, however, his granddaughter, Kim Da-Eun (Hannah-Kim), was summoned to the United States by Terry Silver in Season 5.
PLOT
Season 5 of Cobra Kai ended with Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) arrested after a brutal fight with Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Chozen (Yuji Okumoto), and John Kreese (Martin Kove) faking his death and escaping from prison.
Griffith shared with ET In September 2022, the sixth season of the series would “start from scratch”.
“I’m excited to see,” he said of what the future holds for Terry. “I don’t know if Terry is in that world or what happens to him.”
While Terry may be behind bars, that doesn’t necessarily mean he’s gone for good. “I’m sure the guys have some stuff brewing and it’ll be so fascinating to see what they come up with.”
So when it comes to one man going to jail and the other getting out, what does that mean for the Valley? “You never know,” Macchio caused by ET following the end of season 5. “I mean, they certainly created this international world, where Cobra Kai was born on the other side of the planet. And who knows where that’s going to go.”
Part of this international adventure will include Miyagi-Do senseis and students preparing to compete in the Sekai Taikai — the world karate championships.
Interestingly, Zabka teased to ET that much of what was written and filmed for season 5 was actually cut and saved for later. “I can say that without spoiling anything, either. There’s a lot of story that was written and that we filmed that actually didn’t make it into this season,” he shared.
He added: “A lot of the big things that happened on the field were ‘OMG’ moments.”
“Yes, it has been postponed,” Macchio confirmed, teasing that there is a lot in store for later, “which is a good sign.”
ET spoke with Maridueña at the 51st Saturn Awards in February 2024, where he kept quiet about details but teased a bit about the vibe of the final season.
“It’s a back-breaker — it’s intense,” he shared. “I just know everyone is going to be super excited to see the season.”
EXCERPTS FROM A FILM
The first teaser for the sixth and final season was released in May 2024. The clip announced the three-part release date and teases some of the high-octane action to come.
“Cobra Kai is back,” John Kreese (Martin Kove) declares ominously in the taunt, however, Daniel announces, “We will not go down without a fight.”
Watch below:
In July 2024, the streamer shared the first trailer for Season 6, Part 1, promising plenty of drama, big returns, and epic fights.
RELEASE DATE OF
Netflix revealed in May 2024 that Cobra KaiThe sixth and final season will premiere in three parts. Part 1 will premiere on July 18, 2024, Part 2 on November 28, 2024, and Part 3 on a date to be determined in 2025.
Season 1-5 Cobra Kai are available now on Netflix.
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