Cobra Kai Season 5 – Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2022
Cobra Kai season 5 was launched on Netflix in September 2022 and now into the New Year, we’ve lastly obtained affirmation that the present will return. Still, it’s bittersweet information, sadly, because it’ll be the present’s ultimate season. Here’s all the pieces we all know up to now about season 6 of Cobra Kai.
Formerly a YouTube authentic collection, Cobra Kai formally moved to Netflix after two seasons and has soared much more in reputation. The collection is a continuation of The Karate Kid films. It takes place 34 years after the occasions of the unique Karate Kid, which reignites the rivalry between Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso.
Has Cobra Kai been renewed for season 6?
Official Netflix Renewal Status: Renewed
In most prior seasons, Netflix has all the time renewed Cobra Kai forward of recent seasons dropping, so the lengthy wait is excruciating.
Per our prediction, Netflix has renewed Cobra Kai for a ultimate season. In an announcement on Twitter, the showrunners expressed their heartfelt gratitude to followers and promised an enormous ultimate season to shut out the story.
Their full assertion is as follows:
“When Daniel LaRusso arrived within the Valley along with his mom in 1984, little did he know that his life was about to be perpetually modified. The similar went for 3 younger youngsters from New Jersey who hadn’t but met each other. Daniel’s journey from bullied teen to underdog hero turned an indelible a part of our childhoods, and one thing that we’d all the time carry with us in our hearts.
Reacquainting the world with The Karate Kid universe has been our humble honor. Making Cobra Kai has allowed us to affix the identical hallowed dojo as soon as inhabited by the good Robert Mark Kamen, John Avildsen, Jerry Weintraub, and all of the superb authentic solid members. It has additionally enabled us to play sensei, increasing the unique storylines and birthing a brand new technology of underdogs. We’ve by no means as soon as taken this chance as a right.
Our day one aim with Cobra Kai has all the time been to finish it on our phrases, leaving the Valley within the time and place we’ve all the time imagined. So it’s with immense satisfaction and thankfulness that we’re in a position to announce that achievement. The upcoming Season Six will mark the conclusion of Cobra Kai.
While this can be a bittersweet day for the fandom, the Miyagiverse has by no means been stronger. This fandom is the BEST on the planet and we hope to be telling extra Karate Kid tales with you down the road. Because as everyone knows, Cobra Kai Never Dies.
In the meantime, strap in for the BIGGEST SEASON OF COBRA KAI YET. And let at present be a celebration of all that’s come, in addition to all that’s nonetheless left to be informed. We couldn’t do it with out you.
We made it.
Strike First. Strike Hard. No Mercy.
— Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg
Reacting to the renewal, Hayden Schlossberg mentioned in a Tweet:
“Big thanks to the fans for getting us to the finish line. Now get ready for one final round and lots of big surprises along the way.”
Why the delay in saying season 6? We suspect it’s as a result of the showrunners had one other venture on the go (at Netflix) all through the latter half of 2022 within the type of Obliterated. That collection wrapped up filming in November 2022, and as soon as post-production/enhancing has concluded, they had been free once more to maneuver on to Cobra Kai.
Of course, the creators have all the time teased that the present could solely get to season 6.
Speaking to Deadline about the opportunity of a sixth season just lately, Hayden Schlossberg mentioned:
“We have an end in mind. How many seasons it takes to get there, we don’t know. We’re enjoying making it so much. If it gets tiring to us, we’ll stop before that; we have a few more seasons already planned out.”
Jon Hurwitz notably, nevertheless, replied to a Tweet in 2020 stating that they’d love to do a minimum of six seasons in a Tweet:
We’d love to do a minimum of 6 seasons of Cobra Kai. #CobraKai https://t.co/eHCC4ZLTlB
— Jon Hurwitz (@jonhurwitz) May 9, 2020
Picture: Netflix
How effectively has Cobra Kai season 5 carried out on Netflix?
We can take a look at how effectively the present carried out in its fifth season utilizing numerous sources.
For the primary time, we will use hourly knowledge offered by Netflix to have a look at the present’s efficiency.
As we lined in our September 14th Top 10 report (which makes use of CVE metrics), the present lagged behind the fourth season. In the report, What’s on Netflix contributor Frédéric states:
” …its fifth season and its launch of 17.1 million CVE lags a bit behind the 21.4 million CVE of Season 4.
But Season 4 was launched on the primary of January, so that may clarify the distinction (folks have day without work round Christmas). “
This knowledge comes from Netflix’s high 10 website the place we get 40 hourly figures each week.
Between September 4th and October ninth, 2022, the present has been watched for 274.72M hours globally within the high 10s earlier than dropping out of the rankings.
Here’s how the viewing hours breaks down per week:
| Week Period | Hours Viewed(M) | Rank | Week in Top 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 4th, 2022 to September eleventh, 2022 | 106,700,000 | 1 | 1 |
| September eleventh, 2022 to September 18th, 2022 | 95,550,000 (-10%) | 1 | 2 |
| September 18th, 2022 to September twenty fifth, 2022 | 38,120,000 (-60%) | 3 | 3 |
| September twenty fifth, 2022 to October 2nd, 2022 | 20,820,000 (-45%) | 4 | 4 |
| October 2nd, 2022 to October ninth, 2022 | 13,530,000 (-35%) | 7 | 5 |
How does season 5 examine with season 4 in viewership?
There’s a notable drop, however the two collection had an identical trajectory. Season 5 kicked off with an 11% drop down from season 4.
The two seasons then noticed the identical decline week-to-week:
| Week | Season 5 | Season 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Week 1 (Partial Week) | 106,700,000 | 120,060,000 |
| Week 2 | 95,550,000 (-10%) | 107,810,000 (-10%) |
| Week 3 | 38,120,000 (-60%) | 41,240,000 (-62%) |
| Week 4 | 20,820,000 (-45%) | 23,840,000 (-42%) |
| Week 5 | 13,530,000 (-35%) | – |
Using exterior demand, we will additionally see that whereas the present continues to be standard, we’re seeing diminishing returns over time.
Google Trends means that curiosity in season 5 was under that of season 4 (the place it peaked) and each when Netflix picked up seasons 1-2 and season 3 in 2020.
Google Trends curiosity for Cobra Kai
Looking on the uncooked high 10 knowledge offered by FlixPatrol, we will see the place the present is performing finest. The United States and Latin America are the place the present has scooped up probably the most factors.
FlixPatrol heatmap for Cobra Kai
What to anticipate from Cobra Kai season 6 on Netflix
Below, we’ve put collectively our predictions and expectations for the upcoming season.
We’ve additionally requested two Cobra Kai superfans for his or her predictions on what to anticipate from the sixth season, and you’ll learn these theories right here.
What is the way forward for Cobra Kai?
With Terry Silver’s dishonest antics revealed to his college students, all of them have turned their again on their sensei, and he was subsequently arrested for his crimes.
The way forward for Cobra Kai has now been thrown into critical doubt, and so too will the dojo’s place within the Sekai Taikai.
As Kim Da-Eun has a 50% stake in Cobra Kai, she might be able to overcome this hurdle and use college students from her personal dojos by utilizing the Cobra Kai identify and branding.
Terry Silver has been arrested and his Cobra Kai legacy is in critical doubt – Picture. Netflix
Will Mike Barnes take over Cobra Kai?
Mike revealed to Daniel and Chozen that he was promised a 50% stake in Cobra Kai by Terry Silver a few years in the past. While he’s uncertain if he may discover the doc or the lawyer to show it there’s a probability the previous enemy of Daniel can proceed to redeem himself and Cobra Kai if he had been to take over the dojos.
However, this might additionally result in a possible Cobra Kai civil struggle if Mike Barnes leads Terry’s former college students who could should combat the scholars of Kim Da-Eun.
If Kreese is concerned with Kim Da-Eun, we may simply see him attempt to manipulate the state of affairs by getting Kim Da-Eun to stake her 50% towards Barnes’ 50% in a winner takes all guess on the Sekai Takai.
Mike Barnes is now not a puppet of Tery Silver – Picture. Netflix
What is Kreese as much as?
With Kreese making his escape from jail, the one individual he can now flip to is Kim Da-Eun, the granddaughter of his former grasp.
Silver and Kim Da-Eun had been already a formidable pairing, however Kreese now has nothing to lose, making him extra harmful than ever.
Kreese has escaped from jail and is on the unfastened as soon as moe – Picture. Netflix
What is the way forward for Miyago-Do and Eagle Fang?
With Silver defeated, Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang ought to have the ability to make their triumphant return, re-open their dojos, and start coaching the scholars for the Sekai Takai.
Who represents their respective dojos stays to be seen, however we’d anticipate Miguel to characterize Eagle Fang, and Hawk to characterize Miyagi-Do. Depending on the state of affairs with Cobra Kai, Robby may characterize the dojo over Kenny, nevertheless, if Robby had been to rejoin Miyagi-Do or Eagle Fang he could should compete towards both Hawk or Miguel.
Samantha will characterize Miyagi Do, and Devon Lee may once more characterize Eagle Fang. As for Tory, her place within the event might be unsure if the Sekai Takai organizers ban her for not coming clear earlier about Silver’s dishonest. This can also result in Tory’s additional redemption if she is allowed to compete.
Johnny’s Eagle Fang karate has come a good distance – Picture. Netflix
When will the newborn be born?
Johnny is having a child with Carmen, and it’s not but clear when the newborn is due, which may affect Johnny’s attendance on the Sekai Takai.
Johnny and Carmen have a child on the best way – Picture. Netflix
Will Julie Pierce make an look?
Nearly the entire main characters from the unique Karate Kid films have returned to reprise their roles in Cobra Kai. The solely omission up to now is Julie Pierce, beforehand performed by academy award-winning actress Hilary Swank.
It can be extraordinarily enjoyable to see Swank return to reprise her position as Julie, because the character may return to assist prepare the Miyagi Do college students to arrange the Sekai Takai.
If there’s a additional battle with Kim Da-Eun, it could be extremely enjoyable to see Julie Pierce go one-on-one with the Korean grasp of Tang Soo Do.
Julie Pierce (Hilary Swank) could make an look in season 6 of Cobra Kai
Who will return for the sixth season of Cobra Kai?
Cobra Kai already has an especially in depth solid record, however we’d anticipate the vast majority of the solid to reprise their roles from the fifth season for the sixth season, together with;
- 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 Hawk
- Gianni DeCenzo as Demetri
- Martin Kove as John Kreese
- Vanessa Rubio as Carmen Diaz
- Peyton List as Tory Nichols
- Griffin Santopietro as Anthony LaRusso
- Dallas Dupree Young as Kenny Payne
- Yuji Okumoto as Chozen
- Oona O’Brien as Devon
- Alicia Hannah-Kim as Kim Da-Eun
We would anticipate lots of the minor solid members to make a return for the sixth season too.
When can we anticipate to see Cobra Kai season 6 on Netflix?
In the comparatively brief span of twenty months, we’ve seen the discharge of three seasons of Cobra Kai on Netflix, beginning with season 3 in January 2021, and, most just lately, the fifth season in September 2022.
While subscribers have already change into used to seeing new seasons of Cobra Kai on Netflix semi-regularly, the look ahead to a sixth season might be the longest.
Without a swift renewal, manufacturing has but to start out and sure gained’t accomplish that till 2023. Meaning {that a} late 2023/2024 launch date is most real looking.
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