Netflix has exciting news: Cobra Kai is coming back for season 6! This continuation of The Karate Kid has been a worldwide hit since Netflix acquired it from YouTube Red in 2020. Season 5 picked up right where season 4 left off, with Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) cheating to win the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament, forcing Daniel and Johnny to shut down their dojos. The season explored the fallout from these closures and what Tory Nichols (Peyton List) does after discovering her win was rigged by Silver.
Season 5 also gone deeper into the “Miyagiverse,” revealing more about Cobra Kai’s origins and introducing the first female Cobra Kai sensei, Kim Da-Eun (Alicia Hannah-Kim). By the end of the season, the series took a dramatic turn, with the dojo expanding globally and former enemies teaming up. The news about season 6 hints at an even bigger and more exciting storyline, suggesting that the Karate Kid universe is about to get even larger.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Release Date
Since the sixth season will be the grand finale, Netflix has an epic release strategy lined up to match the significance of the moment. Cobra Kai season 6 will be a three-part event. The first part will debut on July 18, 2024, followed by part 2 on November 28. The final showdown and the remaining episodes will be released sometime in 2025.
This final season will consist of 15 episodes in total.
Cobra Kai Season 6 latest news
To build anticipation for the first part of Cobra Kai’s epic final season, Netflix has released a full trailer for Cobra Kai season 6 part 1. The trailer effectively teases what’s to come, hinting at many twists and turns, including a mysterious box of secrets left behind by Mr. Miyagi. It shows Daniel and Johnny’s students gearing up for their showdown with Kreese and his Cobra Kai dojo, with the stakes higher than ever. However, the trailer also suggests that the newfound peace between Daniel and Johnny might be short-lived.
Cobra Kai season 6 trailer
Netflix just dropped an epic trailer for Cobra Kai season 6, and it’s perfect for the final season. The teaser shows the students of Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang training hard together, getting ready to take on Cobra Kai. While it doesn’t give away much, the trailer promises plenty of exciting battles.
To get everyone ready for the first part of season 6, Netflix released a full trailer for the initial episodes. This teaser brings back the tension between Johnny and Daniel’s dojos as they unite for a showdown with Kreese and Cobra Kai. Even though Johnny and Daniel are working together, the trailer hints that their truce might not last. Plus, a mysterious box of secrets left by Mr. Miyagi could change everything as the series heads into its final season.
Cobra Kai season 6 plot details
Cobra Kai season 5 ends with major changes for the series. The conflict with Terry Silver is resolved, and many other storylines are tied up. Cobra Kai’s ambition to open gyms worldwide makes the fight against their aggressive training methods much bigger than just the All-Valley Tournament. Fans are eagerly waiting for Johnny and Daniel to finally take down Kreese, as well as for the resolution of conflicts between characters like Anthony LaRusso (Santopietro) and Kenny (Young).
Co-creator Jon Hurwitz recently hinted that the world-building in season 6 surpasses that of the previous five seasons, suggesting something big is on the way. With a highly-anticipated Karate Kid movie starring Ben Wang on the horizon, Cobra Kai season 6 might connect the dots and explain how Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han are linked.
Cobra Kai Season 6 Cast
There haven’t been any announcements about main cast members leaving Cobra Kai for season 6, so if schedules allow, most, if not all, of the familiar faces from season 5 are expected to return. The series wouldn’t feel the same without William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence and Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, both confirmed to be coming back. Martin Kove will also return as John Kreese, who escaped prison in the last season. Additionally, C.S. Lee joins the cast as Master Kim Sun-Yung, an original Karate Kid character.
Despite rumors, Hilary Swank, star of The Next Karate Kid, has denied returning for season 6, disappointing longtime fans of the franchise. The confirmed cast for Cobra Kai season 6 includes a mix of returning favorites:
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
- William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
- Martin Kove as John Kreese
- C.S. Lee as Master Kim Sun-Yung
- And many more, continuing the stories of characters like Miguel, Samantha, Robby, Hawk, Tory, and others who’ve become central to the series.
