'Cobra Kai' Renewed for Sixth & Final Season by Netflix
Cobra Kai is coming to an end.
On Friday (January 20), Netflix announced that the Karate Kid spinoff series starring Ralph Macchio and William Zabka had been renewed for a sixth and final season.
Following the announcement, Cobra Kai creators, writers, and executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg shared a statement reacting to the news.
Read their statement inside…
“Reacquainting the world with The Karate Kid universe has been our humble honor. Making Cobra Kai has allowed us to join the same hallowed dojo once inhabited by the great Robert Mark Kamen, John Avildsen, Jerry Weintraub, and all the amazing original cast members. It has also enabled us to play sensei, expanding the original storylines and birthing a new generation of underdogs. We’ve never once taken this opportunity for granted,” the creators wrote in a statement shared on Twitter.
“Our day one goal with Cobra Kai has always been to end it on our terms, leaving the Valley in the time and place we’ve always imagined. So it is with immense pride and thankfulness that we are able to announce that achievement,” the statement continued. “The upcoming Season Six will mark the conclusion of Cobra Kai. While this may be a bittersweet day for the fandom, the Miyagiverse has never been stronger. This fandom is the BEST on the planet and we hope to be telling more Karate Kid stories with you down the line. Because as we all know, Cobra Kai Never Dies.”
The statement concluded, “In the meantime, strap in for the BIGGEST SEASON OF COBRA KAI YET. And let today be a celebration of all that’s come, as well as all that’s still to be told. We couldn’t do it without you. We made it. Strike First. Strike Hard No Mercy.”
Earlier this month, Netflix announced that three original shows had been canceled.
All five seasons of Cobra Kai are streaming now on Netflix.