TheCobra Kaifinale release date has been officially confirmed. The hit Netflix series is a sequel to theKarate Kidmovie franchise, following the lives of original characters Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (Ralph Macchio), their continued rivalry, and how said rivalry affects a variety of people in their lives, including legacy characters and fresh faces.Cobra Kaiseason 6, which is the final season of the series, has been split into three parts with five episodes each, with part 1 premiering on July 25, 2025, followed by part 2 on November 15.
Netflixhas shared a video featuring footage of the show interspersed with a crowd chanting “Cobra Kai!” and the promise that “Cobra Kai never dies.” The end of the video announces thatthe final episodes are set to premiere on July 26, 2025. This date has been previously reported, as it was announced in a still image at the end of the final episode of part 2. However, the announcement was removed from the episode several hours after it premiered, so this video marks the first time that date has been officially confirmed by the platform. See the video below:
What This Means For Cobra Kai
The Characters' Futures Are Unclear
Now that the rumored release date has been confirmed by Netflix, there are officiallyonly two additional months left in the hiatusafter theCobra Kaiseason 6 part 2ending. These two months may prove to be crucial for theKarate Kiduniverse, as they could include announcements about what the future of the franchise will be. Although some of the show’s stars have advocated for potential spinoffs, including one that follows the teenage cast to college, none have been officially announced so far.
The ensemble cast ofCobra Kaialso includes Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Martin Kove, Peyton List, and Thomas Ian Griffith.
At the time of writing,the only upcoming project in the franchise is the 2025 movieKarate Kid: Legends. While that title brings back Jackie Chan as Mr. Han from the franchise’s 2010 reboot, the only member of theCobra Kaicastwho is currently set to return is Ralph Macchio. Because that story will see him transplanted from Southern California to the East Coast, it seems unlikely that any other characters from the show will appear, meaning their post-finale fates in the franchise are still unclear.
Our Take On The Cobra Kai Finale Release Date Announcement
The Final Episodes Have A Lot To Prove
It is now just a short time before it will be known ifCobra Kaiseason 6 can stick the landing for the show. So far,the season has garnered the worst scores of the entire seriesfrom both critics and audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, with 85% from the former and 80% from the latter. While those are still strong scores, they do indicate that diminishing returns have hit the show, so these final episodes will be key to whether the story comes together and fully satisfies audience members who are doubting the show’s current direction.
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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
