Cobra Kai Season 6: Everything You Need to Know
The sixth and final season of Cobra Kai is set to premiere on Netflix and will consist of fifteen episodes. Unlike previous seasons, the sixth season will be released in three parts of five episodes each. The series is a direct sequel to the original four films in The Karate Kid franchise, focusing on the characters of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence over 30 years after the original film.
Netflix first announced the show’s renewal in January 2023, as creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg shared their thoughts on the “bittersweet” decision via Instagram.
1in May 2024, Netflix unveiled the “Cobra Kai Season 6 Date Announcement” video, where we can see, that Daniel (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny’s (William Zabka) students are already hard at work preparing for their next big challenge.
So keep reading below to learn everything you need to know about the grand finale of Cobra Kai.
Who is in the cast of Cobra Kai season 6?
Major cast from ‘Cobra Kai‘ will return for season 6, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso, Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz, Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene, Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso, Jacob Bertrand as Eli “Hawk” Moskowitz, Peyton List as Tory Nichols, Dallas Dupree Young as Kenny Payne, Vanessa Rubio as Carmen Diaz, Thomas Ian Griffith as Terry Silver, Martin Kove as John Kreese, Alicia Hannah-Kim as Kim Da-Eun, and C.S. Lee as Master Kim Sun-Yung.
C.S. Lee was cast to portray Master Kim Sun-Yung, a character that originated through flashbacks in the first Karate Kid film.
When will Cobra Kai season 6 be released?
On May 2, 2024, Netflix announced that the season would consist of 15 episodes, split into three parts of five episodes each. It is the first case of Netflix splitting a season into thirds. The first will be released on July 18, 2024, followed by the second on November 28, 2024. A final release in 2025 is being titled “The Finale Event.”
What will Cobra Kai season 6 be about?
As Cobra Kai ventures into its sixth season, the stakes have never been higher for our senseis and students. With Cobra Kai eliminated from the Valley, the looming challenge of the Sekai Taikai, the world championships of karate, presents a formidable opportunity for redemption and glory. Co-showrunner Hayden Schlossberg hints at the intensity of this global competition, signaling that it will take the characters to the next level of their karate journey. However, amidst the anticipation of the Sekai Taikai, the return of Cobra Kai founder John Kreese, who faked his death and escaped from prison, adds a layer of intrigue and danger.
With Terry Silver’s defeat, Kreese is poised to unleash his sinister plans with newfound freedom, leaving our protagonists to navigate treacherous waters of loyalty, rivalry, and redemption. Martin Kove’s teasing promise of surprises in Season 6 only adds to the anticipation, as the behind-the-scenes glimpse reveals the cast gearing up for what promises to be an explosive continuation of the series. With martial arts practice and palpable excitement, the stage is set for a thrilling journey ahead, promising fans a season that will undoubtedly be a “banger,” as Xolo Maridueña describes it.
Who is behind Cobra Kai?
Action comedy martial arts series ‘Cobra Kai’ was created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, and also served as an executive producer via their production company, Counterbalance Entertainment. It will be directed by Joel Novoa and written by Bob Dearden, Joe Piarulli, Luan Thomas, Mattea Greene, Chris Rafferty, Michael Jonathan Smith, Ashley Darnall, Ashley Darnall, Emily Abbott, Bob Dearden, and Olga Lexell.
The show’s other executive producers include Will Smith, James Lassiter, and Caleeb Pinkett for Westbrook Entertainment; Susan Ekins in association with Sony Pictures Television; Macchio and Zabka.