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Cobra Kai is coming again for a remaining season on Netflix. Indeed, season 6 will mark the present’s finish, however maybe not the top of the Miyagiverse, with spin-offs being closely hinted at. Here’s every part we find out about season 6 of Cobra Kai, together with manufacturing information, what to anticipate from the story, why the present ends, who’s starring, and far more.
First premiering as a YouTube authentic collection, Cobra Kai formally moved to Netflix after two seasons and has soared in reputation, changing into a large hit for the streaming large across the globe.
The collection continues The Karate Kid films which have been lively for the reason that mid-Eighties. It takes place 34 years after the occasions of the unique Karate Kid, which reignites the rivalry between Johnny Lawrence and Daniel LaRusso.
Now, let’s dig into season 6 of Cobra Kai:
Cobra Kai Renewed for a Sixth and Final Season on Netflix
For most prior seasons, Netflix has at all times renewed Cobra Kai forward of latest seasons dropping, so the lengthy look forward to affirmation of season 6 was excruciating.
On January twentieth, 2023 (5 months after season 5 dropped in September ’22), Netflix formally introduced that Cobra Kai would return for a sixth and remaining season.
In an announcement on Twitter, the showrunners expressed their heartfelt gratitude to followers and promised an enormous remaining 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 ceaselessly 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 at all times 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 with no consideration.
Our day one aim with Cobra Kai has at all times been to finish it on our phrases, leaving the Valley within the time and place we’ve at all times imagined. So it’s with immense pleasure and thankfulness that we’re capable of 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 in the present day be a celebration of all that’s come, in addition to all that’s nonetheless left to be instructed. 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 stated 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.”
Of course, the creators have at all times teased that the present might solely get to season 6. Speaking to Deadline about the potential of a sixth season in early 2022, Hayden Schlossberg stated:
“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.”
This affirms an earlier tweet from Jon Hurwitz, who replied to a Tweet in 2020 stating that they’d love to do six seasons.
Hurwitz has been eager to level out that Netflix didn’t determine to deliver the present to an finish slightly, the creators did. In a Tweet on February twenty seventh, Hurwitz stated:
“Netflix didn’t tell us it was the last season. We told them it was the last season. We’ve always wanted to end Cobra Kai on our own terms and we are grateful we have the opportunity to do so. But that doesn’t mean we’re finished with the Miyagiverse. We love this world.”
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How effectively did Cobra Kai season 5 carry out on Netflix?
Using varied sources, we are able to have a look at how effectively the present carried out in its fifth season following its launch on September ninth, 2022.
For the primary time, we are able to use hourly knowledge supplied by Netflix to take a look at the present’s efficiency.
As we coated 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 of 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 (individuals have break day round Christmas). “
This knowledge comes from Netflix’s prime 10 satellite tv for pc web site, the place we get 40 hourly figures weekly. Between September 4th and October ninth, 2022, the present was watched for 274.72M hours globally and within the prime 10s earlier than dropping out of the rankings.
Here’s how viewing hours are damaged 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 evaluate with season 4 in viewership?
There’s a notable drop, however the two collection had an analogous 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%) | – |
What to count on from Cobra Kai season 6 on Netflix
Below, we’ve compiled our predictions, expectations, and what we’ve been instructed publicly concerning the upcoming season.
We’ve additionally requested two Cobra Kai superfans, The Cobra Kai Kid and Watch Party, for his or her predictions on what to anticipate from the sixth season.
Officially to date, Jon Hurwitz has revealed that season 6 takes place roughly one 12 months away after the season finale of season 2.
What is the way forward for Cobra Kai?
With Terry Silver’s dishonest antics revealed to his college students, all of them 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 extreme 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 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 severe 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 not sure if he can discover the doc or the lawyer to show it, there’s a likelihood the previous enemy of Daniel can proceed to redeem himself and Cobra Kai if he have 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 might should struggle the scholars of Kim Da-Eun.
If Kreese is concerned with Kim Da-Eun, we may simply see him attempt to manipulate the scenario by getting Kim Da-Eun to stake her 50% in opposition to 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 particular person he can now flip to is Kim Da-Eun, the granddaughter of his former grasp.
Silver and Kim Da-Eun have been already a formidable pairing, however Kreese now has nothing to lose, making him extra harmful than ever.
Hurwitz teased in a Tweet, “Kreese certainly has a complicated legal situation as we enter S6? I don’t think it’s safe to assume anything.”
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 be capable of return triumphantly, 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 count on Miguel to characterize Eagle Fang and Hawk to characterize Miyagi-Do.
Depending on the scenario with Cobra Kai, Robby may characterize the dojo over Kenny; nevertheless, if Robby have been to rejoin Miyagi-Do or Eagle Fang, he might should compete in opposition to 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 doubtful if the Sekai Takai organizers ban her for not coming clear earlier about Silver’s dishonest. This might also result in Tory’s additional redemption if she is allowed to compete.
Johnny’s Eagle Fang karate has come a great distance – Picture. Netflix
When will the infant be born?
Johnny is having a child with Carmen, and it’s unclear when the infant is due, which may influence Johnny’s attendance on the Sekai Takai.
Johnny and Carmen have a child on the way in which – Picture. Netflix
Will Julie Pierce make an look?
Nearly all vital characters from the unique Karate Kid films have returned to reprise their roles in Cobra Kai. The solely omission to date 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 organize the Sekai Takai.
If there’s a additional battle with Kim Da-Eun, it might be extremely enjoyable to see Julie Pierce go one-on-one with the Korean grasp of Tang Soo Do.
Julie Pierce (Hilary Swank) might make an look in season 6 of Cobra Kai
Cobra Kai Season 6 New and Returning Cast List
The first solid member introduced for the sixth and remaining season got here courtesy of Deadline in November 2023. There it was introduced that C.S. Lee (who will quickly be showing in Netflix’s Avatar: The Last Airbender) shall be enjoying the position of Master Kim Sun-Young who originates from the unique films.
C.S. Lee – Photo by Kevin Winter/Getty Images
As for returning solid members, as it’s possible you’ll know, Cobra Kai has an in depth solid checklist with most anticipated to reprise their roles.
- 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
When will filming begin on Cobra Kai season 6?
The earliest we heard concerning the growth of the sixth and remaining season was concerning the author’s room opening up in mid-February 2023. The present’s remaining season reportedly has a price range between $2 and $3M per episode.
Numerous individuals attending the ATL Comic Convention in late February reported that Ralph Macchio acknowledged they have been “aiming” for a May 2023 manufacturing begin. Filming for the present is to once more happen in Atlanta, Georgia, however showrunner Jon Hurwitz teased that he expects one thing to be filmed exterior of the US state like most earlier seasons.
According to ManufacturingWeekly, Cobra Kai season 6 shall be filmed underneath the codename, THE ABORIST, and urged that the present’s remaining season shall be filmed between late Spring 2023 and be concluded in late Summer 2023.
However, on May 1st, the WGA strike started and paused any growth on the present, delaying the beginning of any manufacturing. Speaking to Deadline on May twentieth, the three creators behind the present acknowledged they have been because of start manufacturing the day the strike started.
Hurwitz additionally acknowledged in a submit:
“We hate to strike, but if we must, we strike hard. Pencils down in the Cobra Kai writers room. No writers on set. These aren’t fun times, but it’s unfortunately necessary. The moment a fair deal is in place, we’ll get back to kicking ass. In the meantime, sending strength and support to the negotiating committee. You got this.”
In June 2023 at Netflix TUDUM in Brazil, Cobra Kai was among the many exhibits and flicks featured on the roster. There, we received a primary have a look at the solid reuniting to have a readthrough of the script for Cobra Kai season 6.
In July 2023, SAG-AFTRA joined the WGA in placing, which means that filming can’t resume till each strikes have been resolved as each unions cowl Cobra Kai. The WGA strike concluded after a deal was struck in late September with Hurtwitz celebrating the information by encouraging a SAG-AFTRA deal however including that he’s “Ready to get back into the dojo!”
On September twenty fifth, Hurwitz confirmed that scripts for the fifth season weren’t full forward of the strike, saying:
“Much of the Cobra Kai season hasn’t been written yet. We’ll get back into the writers room in the coming weeks. Once the SAG strike ends, we’ll figure out when we can get back on set.”
SAG-AFTRA concluded their strike in early November 2023 and since then, it’s understood that Cobra Kai season 6 begins manufacturing in early 2024. More to come back on this.
When can we count on to see Cobra Kai season 6 on Netflix?
In the comparatively quick 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 not too long ago, the fifth season in September 2022.
While subscribers have already turn into used to seeing new seasons of Cobra Kai on Netflix semi-regularly, the look forward to a sixth season might be the longest.
Given we’ve received a preliminary early 2024 begin date for filming, at greatest we’ll see the present return in mid-to-late 2024.
As you’ll have heard, Sony Pictures is producing a brand new Karate Kid film, though the small print are slim. Although we all know it’s set to be a return to the unique “Karate Kid” franchise that starred Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita. It’s being directed by Jonathan Entwistle and written by Rob Lieber. Like Cobra Kai, it’s been closely impacted by the strikes, having initially been because of start manufacturing in Montreal, Canada, this summer season.
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Kasey Moore contributed to this preview.