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Cobra Kai, the TV series continuation of the Karate Kid film franchise, just wrapped up its six season run back in February, but we’ve already gotten another follow-up with the feature film Karate Kid: Legends, which reached theatres at the end of May. As we reported earlier today, Karate Kid: Legends has now received a digital release, with a physical media release (including a 6-movie Karate Kid film collection on 4K) to follow in August. Now, to mark the occasion of the digital release, we’ve gotten our hands on an Exclusive behind-the-scenes featurette that focuses on cast member Joshua Jackson and the character he plays. To hear Jackson discuss fighting and portraying fathers, check out the featurette embedded above.

Directed by Jonathan Entwistle from a screenplay written by Rob Lieber, Karate Kid: Legends has the following synopsis: After a family tragedy, kung fu prodigy Li Fong is uprooted...

London, England – May 20: Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan attends the Karate Kid: Legends Photocall at Trafalgar Square. The film will be released only in cinemas from 28 May 2025 on May 20, 2025 in London, England. (Photo by Stuart C. Wilson/Getty Images for Sony Pictures) For more than four decades, the first Karate Kid film has enchanted moviegoers. It starred Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso, a humble boy who learns martial arts from the late, legendary, Oscar-nominated Noriyuki “Pat” Morita, who played Mr. Miyagi. 15 years ago, the franchise saw a beloved reboot, starring the legendary Jackie Chan. Now, over a decade later, we’ve entered a new chapter in the Karate Kid saga with the recently released film in the series, Karate Kid: Legends. This recent film expertly reintroduces these cherished characters, with Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio reprising their renowned roles to the pleasure of Karate Kid fans. These titans...

It was decades ago that the first ever Karate Kid movie was released, starring Ralph Macchio and Pat Morita as Mr. Miyagi. The film was a success across the world, thanks to its refreshing take on martial arts, along with blending heartwarming themes of unexpected friendship with an inspirational storyline.

So when Cobra Kai debuted as a direct continuation of the original The Karate Kid films in 2018, it immediately became a fan-favorite, Created by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, the series brought back the iconic characters of Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), while introducing a new generation of karate students.

Ralph Macchio and Jacob Bertrand in Cobra Kai | Credits: Netflix

Thus, successfully reviving the Karate Kid legacy by blending nostalgia with a fresh storyline, its dynamic mix of action, humor, and heartfelt drama captivated audiences across the world. Also bringing back the intense rivalry between Daniel and Johnny,...

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When Daniel (Ralph Macchio) arrives at his new school in California, he soon finds himself the victim of a gang of bullies trained in karate. When school janitor Mr Miyagi (Pat Morita), a wise old martial arts instructor, takes it upon himself to train Daniel to defend himself, the bullies quickly realise that they have picked a fight with the wrong boy.

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"Heeh! Heeh! Heeh!" With a wheezy laugh and goofy grins, "Revenge of the Nerds" took 1984 by storm. In a theatrical year dominated by Axel Foley, Indiana Jones, Gizmo, the Ghostbusters, and Mr. Miyagi, it was a raunchy college comedy for the older kids, promoting the triumph of the intelligent and the uncool over the strong and the sexy. 

Beloved at the time, it has aged poorly in some respects, as it treats sorority girls as prizes to be won, and depicts some decidedly non-consensual intimate moments exploited and played for pranks. For the sequel, which helped launch Bradley Whitford's career, the nerds' hijinks were toned down to a PG-13, and two subsequent films, made for TV, had to deal with even stricter network censorship. There's still occasional talk of a reboot at some point though.

Most of the main cast returned for every installment, while others went on to bigger things,...

The Karate Kid came out in 1984; sequels followed in 1986, ’89 and 1994. If you saw any of those films in theaters, you’re probably not playing Roblox. (The Karate Kid remake in 2010, with a completely new set of characters, doesn’t really apply here.) Sony and Gamefam have a game plan to get Gen Alpha to theaters for next month’s Karate Kid: Legends: teach them the ways of Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) and Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) right where they play.

Sony Pictures and Gamefam, which calls itself “the leading metaverse media company for Gen Z & Alpha communities,” have joined forces on a Karate Kid Training Simulator on Roblox, The Hollywood Reporter has learned. The game launches on May 2, weeks ahead of the Karate Kid: Legends May 30 theatrical release (in the U.S. and Canada).

The free Karate Kid Training Simulator “will immerse players in the world of Karate Kid: Legends,...

"Star Wars" is one of the most fleshed-out, realized worlds in all of fiction, one with a vast lore and a tactile sense of tradition and culture. There are hundreds of planets and peoples, each with a huge sense of history that the franchise (for the most part) doesn't dwell on or feel the need to stop and explain. Why is Coruscant is a single city? Who cares, it looks rad. Why can Master Rwoh use her lightsaber as a whip? Doesn't matter, shut up. And in terms of larger mysteries, there's also the mysterious Bendu from "Star Wars Rebels," as well as the Mortis gods, who are clouded in intrigue and lack any specific details.

Then there's Yoda, arguably the single most mercurial, perplexing being in the "Star Wars" galaxy. He's a fascinating character: one of only three known members of his species, he's incredibly old, and he speaks backwards for no discernible reason.

The Karate Kid franchise is back with Legends, a movie that bridges the gap between the original Miyagi-verse and the reboot series, Cobra Kai. Ralph Macchio’s Daniel Larusso and Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han have teamed up for this project, and fans are looking forward to this crossover.

But while the return of these mentors is undoubtedly thrilling, there seems to be one glaring issue that the movie might struggle to overcome. So, what exactly is holding back Karate Kid: Legends? Let’s break it down.

Jackie Chan in a still from Karate Kid: Legends | Sony Pictures Entertainment Jackie Chan’s Karate Kid: Legends lacks a compelling villain like Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai certainly spoiled us with their lineup of unforgettable antagonists like John Kreese, Terry Silver, and Kim Da-Eun. Each of them brought a ruthlessness to the dojo that might be hard to recreate for the film.

Masterful moves and memorable villains await in The Karate Kid: Street Rumble. Developed by Odaclick Game Studio, this retro-styled adventure invites players to relive the magic of Daniel Larusso’s journey through the classic All Valley Tournament storyline and beyond. Packing a dozen intricate stages inspired by the blockbuster films, it’s a nostalgia-filled trip down memory lane for fans of the underdog franchise.

Though the developers lack experience with beat ’em up titles, their passion for the source material shines through. Street Rumble adapts the movies’ most iconic scenes into a side-scrolling scrap, casting players as Daniel, Mr. Miyagi, Ali, or Kumiko to perfect their craft against a rogue’s gallery of familiar foes.

From Johnny Lawrence’s early bullying to Chozen’s ruthless revenge plot, the saga unfurls with recognizable flare. While its graphic novel cutscenes lack the films’ polish, the gameplay more than makes up for it with endearing pixel art.

The 1990s were the Golden Age of kids' sports movies, with some of the most recognizable titles originating from this defining decade. From elevated made-for-television movies to celebrated cult classics, this genre boasts a wide range of sports underdog stories. This collection of films highlights how society utilizes sports as a narrative for positive upbringing. This comes with a series of common sports movie stereotypes, as many of these movies deal with single parents, moving to a new town, or being an outcast. Despite relying on a handful of tropes, each film still maintains its unique message and humor.

The 1990s kids' sports movie is largely defined by the success of 1984s The Karate Kid. The martial arts film starring Ralph Macchio and Noriyuki Pat Morita helped create a lot of the tropes seen in later films, such as the single parent trope, the outcast coming-of-age trope, and the sports Heros Journey narrative.

Cobra Kai hits Netflix Geeked Week, with the streamer's event promising to offer insights into several highly anticipated projects, including Squid Game, One Piece, Wednesday, and more. Cobra Kai has been a huge hit for the streaming giant, with fans eager to see more from the final series...despite the lackluster response to Season 6 Part 1. If you weren't a huge fan of those episodes, you may not care too much about Netflix's latest video drop a blooper real. But it's actually very charming, so check it out for yourself below:

Cobra Kai has been a massive success since it began back in 2018, when it first debuted on YouTube Red before making the move to Netflix with its third season in 2021. The series picks up more than 30 years after the events of the beloved '80s hit The Karate Kid, taking the point of view of a down on his luck Johnny Lawrence,...

Martin Kove is known to generations as the Cobra Kai antagonist John Kreese -- a character audiences both love and love to hate. Kreese has menaced numerous characters for years, first in the Karate Kid films and now in the Netflix TV series. But with Cobra Kai Season 6 being the last chapter of the saga, viewers are on edge waiting to see what will happen to him.

But while Kove has earned his place in film and now TV history, he doesn't see Kreese in the same light many people do. He spoke to Cbr about why he doesn't like being considered among television's great villains and the way he perceives the character. Plus, the actor spoke about his love of Westerns, which has led him to develop a comic book entitled Prodigal Son.

Cbr: You've now played the character of John Kreese across decades and different mediums. What continues...

Actor, rapper, and professional TV sailor Iaki Godoy, star of Netflixs live-action One Piece, crashed the set of Cobra Kai in a new behind-the-scenes video. Cobra Kai is on its sixth and final season, with part 2 on its way; the video gives a bit of a sneak peek at what's to come.

Godoy, who plays Monkey D. Luffy in One Piece, is featured in a brand new behind-the-scenes video for Netflix's Cobra Kai. Godoy claimed to be a huge Cobra Kai fan and crashed the set of the Karate Kid spinoff series. This isnt the first time One Piece and Cobra Kai have collided since nearly a year ago when Cobra Kai actor Jacob Bertrand, who plays Hawk, did the same thing for the One Piece set. Now, Godoy is here to return the favor.

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2025's upcoming Karate Kid movie is giving me the incredibly unexpected chance to watch two characters face off, and I cannot wait to see if it happens. The cast of the new Karate Kid movie hasn't yet been fully confirmed, although certain actors have been announced. However, I'm sure I'm not alone in my prediction that the legacy sequel will feature not just characters from the original Karate Kid movies, but also figures from Cobra Kai. Interestingly, the fight I'm hoping for involves someone who originated in a completely different arm of the franchise.

I've seen all the Karate Kid movies, and I have to say I think Cobra Kai is better than almost all of them. That being said, I'm also aware the spinoff show wouldn't exist without the original films. So, while I hope the cast of Cobra Kai isn't swept entirely aside for 2025's Karate Kid movie,...

Ralph Macchio started his journey in the Karate Kid franchise playing teenage underdog Daniel Larusso, but both character and actor have come a long way since then. The original movie was released in 1984, and at the time, no one knew what it would grow into. The Karate Kid Part II and The Karate Kid Part III were released in the following years, and then, decades later, the spin-off series Cobra Kai brought this franchise back into the limelight. This means The Karate Kid has been a massive part of Macchio's life, and he's celebrated many birthdays on the sets of the films and Netflix series.

As a character, Daniel is the perfect underdog. Young and a little reckless, his heart of gold always winds up leading the way (with a bit of help from Mr. Miyagi). He proved himself a true hero and inspiration again and again in the Karate Kid movies,...

Cobra Kai. Ralph Macchio as Daniel Larusso in Cobra Kai. Cr. Curtis Bonds Baker/Netflix © 2024 While many people saw The Karate Kid as a typical sports movie, with the underdog triumphing against all odds, it did have some deeper undercurrents to it. One of the standout scenes in the original film focused on the tortured history of Daniel Larusso’s teacher and mentor, Mr. Miyagi, As it turns out, Miyagi was a war hero during World War II, but that didn’t keep his family out of the internment camps where many Japanese Americans were held during the height of the hostilities. Learning about Miyagi’s past stunned Larusso and served as a key moment in the characters’ relationship. Looking back on that first film at a Niagara Falls Comic Con Panel a few years back, star Ralph Macchio has vivid memories of filming that scene with Pat Morita, and...

Miyagi-Do prepares for Sekai Taikai with six top students, leaving potential contenders behind. Miguel, Robby, and Sam lead the team with their unique skills, strengths, and determination. Tory and Kenny also show potential with their challenging backgrounds and promising growth.

The Sekai Taikai is the biggest event in karate in Cobra Kai, but I'm not so sure that Miyagi-Do is putting it's best foot forward for the competition. Cobra Kai has showcased the slow and steady improvements made by a group of teens trying to learn discipline and be a part of something bigger than themselves. Over the course of the show, people have changed sides, gone down darker paths, and picked themselves back up, but with the world's premiere karate competition looming around the corner, playtime is over.

Miyagi-Do has finally put its house in order, with Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence putting aside their differences and focusing on...

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Hawk struggles with emotional uncertainty in Cobra Kai season 6, putting a wedge between him and his friends, especially Demetri. Jacob Bertrand breaks down the intricacies of Hawk's season 6 arc, why his character is hesitant to go to college, his fight with Demetri and the impending Sekai Taikai tournament. Bertrand also shares his thoughts on a potential college-set Cobra Kai spinoff, the future of his and Xolo Mariduea's Lone Lobos podcast and potential DC role after Mariduea's Blue Beetle success.

Despite finally turning a positive leaf, Hawk is in a real state of emotional uncertainty in Cobra Kai season 6. Played by Jacob Bertrand, Eli "Hawk" Moskowitz is one of the various new teenagers who joins the titular dojo under the guidance of Johnny Lawrence. Feeling empowered by Johnny's teachings of strike hard and strike first, Hawk goes from the bullied to the...

Cobra Kai actors are significantly older than their characters, creating a growing age gap due to filming schedules and seasons. Xolo Mariduea is 6 years older than Miguel Diaz, while Tanner Buchanan is 9 years older than Robby Keene on Cobra Kai. Mary Mouser is 11 years older than Samantha Larusso, showcasing the significant age differences between actors and characters on the show.

Cobra Kai focuses on younger characters, but the ages of the actors who play them are very different in comparison, as is the case with Mary Mouser. Although the Karate Kid sequel show is about the rivalry between Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), the other primary part of the story is about a new group of teenagers. Throughout the show, viewers have watched the kids mature physically, emotionally, and mentally. However, the Cobra Kai timeline has created a growing gap between how old the characters and actors are.

Jacob Bertrand recently talked about his enthusiasm for a possible spin-off with the young actors from this famous Netflix series, Cobra Kai, set in a college environment. In an interview, Bertrand talked about what a continuation in the series could look like and how much he would love to meet up again with his costars for it.

"Yeah, I'd love to do a Cobra Kai in college type thing. I think that would be really fun no matter who the story is centralized around," Bertrand told Screen Rant. Once again, he showed his real enthusiasm for the idea and different visions about which way the spinoff could take. Be it Hawk visiting his buddies Miguel, Sam, or Tory in their respective colleges, Bertrand feels there's scope for fun and engaging storylines.

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Fans of Netflix’s Karate Kid sequel series Cobra Kai got an exciting sneak peek at what to expect for the Emmy-nominated show’s fifth and final season thanks to co-creator Jon Hurwitz. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Hurwitz spilled the deets on pushing the boundaries of martial arts action with the largest tournament in franchise history and uncovering more of Mr. Miyagi’s mysterious backstory.

According to Hurwitz, viewers are in for “the biggest, craziest martial arts tournament” seen in the decades-spanning Karate Kid saga. Taking place in Barcelona, Spain, the international Sekai Taikai tournament promises to go above and beyond the traditional one-on-one bouts at the iconic All Valley Karate Championships. While leaving some surprises under wraps, Hurwitz teased innovative martial arts matchups that will raise the stakes for Cobra Kai dojo rivals Johnny Lawrence and Daniel Larusso.

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Chozen's mysterious disappearance in Cobra Kai season 6 may lead to unraveling Mr. Miyagi's hidden secrets. Chozen's ties to Sato and Kumiko could reveal shocking truths about Mr. Miyagi's past and Cobra Kai connections. The storyline hints at a potential bombshell involving Kim Sun-Yung, Sato, and Mr. Miyagi's intertwined history.

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Though Chozen Toguchi has left the Valley, The Karate Kid Part II villain could be the key to figuring out the mystery about Mr. Miyagi when Cobra Kai returns. Somewhat abruptly, Chozen took a step back from the story, disappearing after the ending of episode 3. Apparently, he's gone back to Okinawa to see Kumiko, leaving his role in the Sekai Taikai tournament and the wider narrative in question.

Absent in both the fourth and fifth episodes, Chozen wasn't in the company of Johnny and Daniel's Miyagi-do dojo when they arrived at the tournament in Barcelona.

The following article contains mild spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 6.

Cobra Kai showrunners Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, and Jon Hurwitz surprised worldwide audiences with a reveal in Season 6, Part 1: Mr. Miyagi apparently wasn't the world's greatest teacher and he's got a bit of a dark side. While this didn't affect the five-episode premiere much, the trio is looking to develop Miyagi's backstory somehow. This doesn't mean an expansion with a prequel spin-off, but considering the show's success, anything can happen in Netflix's headquarters.

In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the showrunners discussed the addition of Miyagi's past to Daniel Larusso's storyline. In Season 6, Part 1, we saw how Daniel discovered a chest below the dojo. This chest included memorabilia as well as some of Miyagi's belongings. A newspaper article and a bloody headband were key to understanding that Larusso and Chozen (the franchise villain who is now aligned...

Americas most loved martial arts series, Cobra Kai, may be coming to an end with its sixth and final season, but fans have nothing to worry about as potential spin-off ideas are already being discussed. In an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the show's creators, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, voiced their interest in working on one particular spin-off, which would focus on the iconic Mr. Miyagi from the original Karate Kid films, played by the late Pat Morita.

Cobra Kai is all set to end with its sixth season, which recently released part one on Netflix, but it sounds like there will be a lot more in store for fans following the conclusion of the main series. And one such spinoff project currently being worked on by creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg is sure to be a controversial choice. In an interview with THR, Schlossberg revealed that a Mr. Miyagi prequel is now being discussed, with certain plot points in the most recent series of Cobra Kai hinting at whats to come...

It is one of the reasons why we did the Miyagi box story this season. It opens up all these questions about Mr. Miyagi and what his life was like, and thats been something weve been wanting to do for a while. Weve talked to Robert Mark Kamen, the writer of the original...

The creators of Netflix’s Karate Kid sequel/spin-off series Cobra Kai have been chatting about the series as well as wanting to make a Mr Miyagi focused prequel.

Cobra Kai, Netflix’s The Karate Kid spin-off series, is currently in the middle of its sixth and final season. The series will conclude sometime in 2025 when the final part of the concluding season will be released, so there’s still plenty of Cobra Kai still to watch.

The creators of the series, Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald and Jon Hurwitz, chatted about the series with The Hollywood Reporter, and revealed that they would love to explore the world of The Karate Kid even more, especially the character of Mr Miyagi.

Pat Morita’s iconic character appears in the series via archive footage, but the creators are interested in expanding the character’s past. When The Hollywood Reporter asked them if they...

Cobra Kai will be ending its run on Netflix with its current sixth season. However, the show's creators are hoping to further explore the history of the Karate Kid franchise.

In a new interview with THR, the future of the franchise was discussed with Cobra Kai creators Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald, and Jon Hurwitz. The three made it clear that they are hoping to keep the story going with potential spinoffs after the final episodes of Cbora Kai are released. Schlossberg noted how they have already gotten six seasons out of putting the focus on a different character from The Karate Kid with Cobra Kai, and he's eager to delve further into the franchise by giving someone else the same treatment.

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The first part of the sixth and final season of Cobra Kai debuted just a few weeks ago, putting the grand finale in motion. However, even when the series does come to a close, Cobra Kai creators Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald and Jon Hurwitz have been entertaining the idea of more spinoffs, including a prequel series centered on Mr. Miyagi.

“I would say that we definitely want to do [a Mr. Miyagi series] and have been talking about that,” Schlossberg told THR. “But the focus has been on Cobra Kai. As we’re finishing that up, we’ll see exactly what path we take in terms of spinoffs, but it is definitely something that we’ve been wanting to do. It’s just that we want to wait until we get finished with Cobra Kai first before we get into that.” While it doesn’t sound like a Miyagi prequel is officially in the cards at the moment,...

It’s been two weeks now since fans of Netflix’s super popular series Cobra Kai have been able to watch the first part of the three-part final season (the first five episodes of season six have been viewed worldwide 24.3 million times since the July 18 release, per the streamer).

And in the five episode-premiere, it initially appeared there would be peace in The Valley of Los Angeles between Danny Larusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and the various kids of their respective karate schools. But as events and rivalries typically go in this world of high school angst with black belts, peace received a flying kick out of the dojo.

But that simply meant more thrills to come, according to Cobra Kai’s creators Hayden Schlossberg, Josh Heald and Jon Hurwitz. The Hollywood Reporter recently caught up with the trio to talk about the upcoming Part 2 (dropping Nov. 15) and...

Terry Silver's potential return is teased in Cobra Kai season 6 part 1, setting up a possible comeback for the villainous character. Kenny's betrayal and loss may lead him back to Terry Silver, creating an opportunity for a new alliance and team-up in the series. The Sekai Taikai tournament storyline could bring closure to existing conflicts and elevate the dojo war dynamic in Cobra Kai season 6.

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A key betrayal in Cobra Kai season 6 part 1 opens the door for Terry Silver to worm his way back into the picture. Played by Thomas Ian Griffith, The Karate Kid Part III villain disappeared from sight after his defeat in the Cobra Kai season 5 finale. However, multiple theories have long postulated that despite the downfall of his dojo, Silver will wind up playing a role in the show's final outing.

As the season 6 premiere noted, Terry Silver's arrest isn't...

Cobra Kai co-creator Hayden Schlossberg sees potential in a Mr. Miyagi prequel series, although it's not officially in the works yet. The idea of exploring Mr. Miyagi's backstory in a show that is connected to The Karate Kid is exciting, he says. Schlossberg believes a Mr. Miyagi spinoff could offer a fresh perspective from the more dramatic to comedic side.

Cobra Kai co-creator Hayden Schlossberg provides an optimistic response to the possibility of a Mr. Miyagi prequel spinoff series. As Cobra Kai comes to a close and with a new Karate Kid movie releasing in 2025, there has been speculation about whether the franchise can continue, with a prequel focused on a young Mr. Miyagi being a popular suggestion.

According to The Playlist, Schlossberg explained during the Bingeworthy podcast that a Mr. Miyagi prequel series is not officially in the works, but that he thinks there is significant merit to the idea.

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Cobra Kai season 6 hints at a connection between Mr. Miyagi's past and the setting of the new Karate Kid movie. The Chinese currency coin in Mr. Miyagi's box could be a link between the film and the show's narratives. Daniel's retirement in Cobra Kai season 6 raises questions about his return in the new Karate Kid movie.

Cobra Kai season 6 suggests that the show might finally have a subtle connection with the upcoming Karate Kid movie. When Daniel Larusso was first announced as one of the leading characters in the upcoming Karate Kid movie, it was hard not to wonder whether the film was a direct sequel to Netflix's Cobra Kai or a one-off standalone installment in the overarching franchise. Since Netflix's Cobra Kai previously established Jackie Chan as an actor in its universe, it also made no narrative sense that...

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Throughout Cobra Kai and its predecessors, The Karate Kid series, Nariyoshi Miyagi (Pat Morita) is portrayed as a gentle, wise, well-meaning mentor to Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) and, by extension, his family. However, Season 6 of Cobra Kai reveals that the Mr. Miyagi audiences loved may have kept secrets from his closest confidant. Daniel, his wife Amanda (Courtney Henggeler), and Chozen (Yuji Okumoto) find a trunk of Miyagi's that contains many items from Miyagi's past, among them a newspaper clipping from 1947 that paints Miyagi in a very different light, and a bloodied headband from the Sekai Takai tournament. The two items force Daniel to wonder just who Miyagi truly was before they met, and have fans looking forward to answers when the show returns in November on Netflix.

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Tory's defection to Kreese's dojo gives Cobra Kai a huge advantage going into the Sekai Taikai tournament. Kenny's absence from the team hints at a possible defection to Cobra Kai, adding to the drama and tension. Kenny's potential inclusion could lead to a showdown with Miyagi-do fighters, shifting the odds slightly in Cobra Kai's favor.

Surprisingly, Miyagi-do may have secretly suffered two defections to Kreese's new dojo in Cobra Kai. The Cobra Kai season 6 part 1 finale marked one of the biggest betrayals in Karate Kid history when it finally sent Miyagi-do's Sekai Taikai team to the tournament. As it turns out, Kreese's overtures to Tory in the beginning of the episode were successful; following her argument with Daniel and Amanda over the fight with Sam, Tory switched sides and joined Kreese's side.

Obviously, Tory's status as Kreese's "champion" gives Martin Kove's character a huge advantage going into the Sekai Taikai tournament.

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Cobra Kai season 6 subtly hints at Hilary Swank's possible cameo, setting up intrigue for future episodes. The Next Karate Kid nod in Cobra Kai season 6 adds mystery to Mr. Miyagi's past and potential plot twists. Daniel's quest for answers could lead him to Hilary Swank's character, Julie Pierce, bridging old and new storylines.

Cobra Kai season 6 has not featured any big cameos, but its subtle reference to The Next Karate Kid seemingly paves the way for Hilary Swank's appearance in its future installments. After each subsequent Karate Kid movie sequel gave diminishing returns, the franchise released a reboot titled The Next Karate Kid, starring Hilary Swank as its lead. Playing Julie Pierce, Hilary Swank portrayed a traumatized young girl in the Karate Kid movie who, like Daniel Larusso, found solace and strength through Mr. Miyagi's profound karate lessons and philosophies.

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Kenny's redemption arc in Cobra Kai season 6 is cut short by an embarrassing set-up at the Sekai Taikai selections. Kenny's resentment towards Miyagi Do could lead him back to Cobra Kai, setting the stage for a revenge storyline. A potential rematch between Kenny and Hawk in season 6 could determine who the better fighter truly is.

Cobra Kai season 6, part 1, destroys Kenny's shot at redemption, but that may not be as bad as it seems. From Cobra Kai season 6's opening episodes, Robby tries to warm up to Kenny after their season 5 fallout, hoping he will forgive him and agree to join the Miyagi Do dojo. However, Kenny remains resentful and ignores Robby whenever he approaches him. As a result, the back and forth between the two characters leads to a showdown with Tory, Sam, Miguel, and Robby on one side...

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Mr. Miyagi's past at the Sekai Taikai could be tied to Kreese's storyline, adding a new layer to the Cobra Kai narrative. The possibility of Mr. Miyagi battling Kim Sun-Yung at the Sekai Taikai may explain why he kept his past a secret from Daniel. A reveal about Mr. Miyagi's history with Kim Sun-Yung could deepen the rivalry between Miyagi-do and Cobra Kai dating back to the 1940s.

After Cobra Kai season 6 part 1, it's worth wondering if Mr. Miyagi and Kim Sun-Yung came to blows at the Sekai Taikai. In one of Cobra Kai season 6's biggest twists, Daniel Larusso found a headband that carried the same symbol as the ones that Sam and Robby will don at the upcoming Sekai Taikai tournament. The obvious implication behind this reveal, as noted by Daniel himself, is that Mr. Miyagi himself was a participant in the Sekai Taikai.

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Johnny Lawrence agrees not to change Miyagi-do's name in Cobra Kai season 6, showing his growth and evolution as a character. Despite compromising with Daniel, there are hints at future conflict between the co-leaders of Miyagi-do in Cobra Kai. Johnny's new balanced approach to life could be tested when Kreese and his Cobra Kai students challenge Miyagi-do.

Why Johnny Lawrence agrees not to change Miyagi-do's name in Cobra Kai season 6, part 1 is explained by William Zabka. Daniel Larussos dojo may have peacefully merged with Johnnys Eagle Fang, but the two senseis didnt see eye-to-eye right away on what their new combined venture should be called. After suggesting several hilarious compromise names, Johnny ultimately relented in the face of Daniels arguments, and agreed that their Cobra Kai season 6 super-dojo should be called Miyagi-do, but with a slight adjustment to the logo in...

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Mr. Miyagi's past at the Sekai Taikai both answers and presents new questions about his beliefs in The Karate Kid. The bloody headband hints at a dark event in Mr. Miyagi's tournament past, explaining his dislike for competitions. The discovery of Miyagi's hidden chest raises questions about his past, setting up a mysterious season 6 conclusion.

Cobra Kai season 6's big Mr. Miyagi twist finally answers a 38-year-old The Karate Kid question. As the final season of the Netflix series, it's no surprise Mr. Miyagi's story has been pulled back into the spotlight. Cobra Kai season 6, part 1, came with a lot of big reveals about the sage sensei, and the final twist leading into the Sekai Taikai connects to a significant Karate Kid detail. It's precisely this kind of connective tissue between the TV spinoff and the original 1980s movie...

Here’s how it has to go down: Ext. Barcelona – Sunset. It’s the final bout of prestigious biannual karate tournament the Sekai Taikai, and the spectators are gripped more tightly than both of John Kreese’s lapels. Following a gruelling number of punches and character-arc-specific flashbacks, one of the 30-year-olds who play Cobra Kai’s teen karate champions slow-mo kicks their opponent off the top of the Sagrada Familia and in so doing, learns an improving lesson about friendship and self-esteem.

The trophy is buffed, the victor’s arm is raised in celebration, and then… a wave of phone alerts sound. Everybody scrambles for their screens to find out what’s happening and word spreads fast: it’s the pope. He’s issued a Papal bull using Vatican privilege to override the result and to crown a winner who wouldn’t know a kata if one bit her on the ass.

[Warning: The following contains Major spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 1] It all started in 1984 with a kid who wanted to learn karate. Fast-forward to 2024, and it’s now a worldwide phenomenon. The original Karate Kid is about a young boy named Daniel Larusso (Ralph Macchio) who was taught karate by martial arts master Mr. Miyagi (Pat Morita) to fight off bullies from the brutal Cobra Kai dojo. Since then, there have been movies and remakes, an animated series, and its most notable spinoff, the Netflix television series Cobra Kai. For 40 years now, the legacy of The Karate Kid franchise has been kept alive by its legions of die-hard fans and that momentum doesn’t seem to be slowing down anytime soon with an upcoming 2025 film in the works. Since its 2018 premiere, Cobra Kai has continued the stories of karate rivals Daniel Larusso and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) while capturing the magic that made the original films so special.

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Johnny Lawrence's journey in Cobra Kai season 6 is hinting at him becoming the true Mr. Miyagi replacement. Season 6 is preparing Johnny to take over Miyagi-Do, connecting his story to Mr. Miyagi's darker past. By paralleling Mr. Miyagi and Johnny's stories, Cobra Kai is bringing Johnny's story full circle.

Cobra Kai is beginning to set up all the pieces for Johnny Lawrence's ending, and it looks like it will be absolutely perfect. From the very beginning, the Netflix series has used the formula of the Karate Kid movies in a fresh new way, giving viewers the villains' perspectives. Johnny, the first of Daniel's rivals, has been at the center of this, and Cobra Kai season 6 is working on bringing his story full circle. Part 1, which contains five episodes, has laid the groundwork, allowing us to predict where Johnny Lawrence will end upand it's looking pretty great.

Mr. Miyagi's dark past shakes Daniel's beliefs, leading to an existential crisis in Cobra Kai Season 6, Part 1. Amanda Larusso steps up to uncover the truth about Miyagi, aiming to redeem his name and show his inspiring legacy. Daniel grapples with Miyagi's hidden chapters, questioning his teachings and resorting to violence in an emotional turmoil.

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In the Karate Kid franchise, Pat Morita's Mr. Miyagi is indeed considered a true blue hero. His endearing energy was infection, as well as the honorable codes he passed down. That's why Miyagi is deemed one of the most wholesome characters in all of pop culture.

He was more than just a coach or friend to Ralph Macchio's Daniel Larusso, he was a father figure. However, Cobra Kai Season 6 has thrown a dent into this revered image. It comes due...

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Kreese's criminal background is creating a major plot hole in Season 6 of Cobra Kai. Although Kreese's escape and presence at the Sekai Taikai tournament makes no sense, the show can address it with a fake identity reveal.

As many story developments in Cobra Kai season 6's part 1 suggest, it seems to have forgotten John Kreese's season 5 ending. In its initial moments, Cobra Kai season 5 made viewers empathize with Kreese by highlighting how he regretted treating Johnny harshly when he was younger. The season also brought out a vulnerable side of him that previous seasons had never explored. However, after giving audiences the hope that Kreese would finally get a shot at redemption, Cobra Kai season 5's ending took a dramatic turn.

In the season's final arc, John Kreese gets stabbed by a fellow inmate after he attempts to stop a fight inside the prison.

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Cobra Kai season 6 focuses on Mr. Miyagi's mysterious past, unfolding through a box of revealing artifacts found by Daniel. The storyline incorporates intense character rivalries and a mystery subplot that retcons some aspects of Mr. Miyagi's history. The discoveries made in the box, including newspaper clippings and a passport, shed light on Mr. Miyagi's criminal past and secretive life.

In Cobra Kai season 6, part 1, episode 3, Daniel Larusso finds a mysterious box of Mr. Miyagi's belongings, which reveal many details about his mysterious past. Like its predecessors, Cobra Kai season 6's part 1 primarily drives its storyline through the intense rivalries and evolving story beats of its main characters. However, to make things even more interesting, season 6 also adds a layer of mystery by retconning some aspects of Mr. Miyagi's past.

While helping Chozen settle into Mr. Miyagi's room, Daniel moves a...

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Daniel Larusso's retirement from karate in Cobra Kai season 6 sets up a major inconsistency in his character development. The new Karate Kid movie may struggle to make sense of Daniel's return after his confirmed retirement from karate. Cobra Kai season 6's Sekai Taikai tournament serves as Daniel's karate swan song, aligning with Mr. Miyagi's lesson of balance.

While it has always been confusing how the new Karate Kid film will continue after Cobra Kai's conclusion, one story detail in Cobra Kai season 6 has made the upcoming movie even more baffling. Cobra Kai's showrunner Josh Herald recently clarified that even though Daniel Larusso is a connective thread between the Netflix series and the upcoming Sony Karate Kid movie, the show will not set up the film. This update itself was quite surprising because it would just be strange if the 2025 Karate Kid...

"Cobra Kai" is one of the best legacy sequels of the past decade, a show that respects and honors what came before while telling a new story that is both familiar and fresh. The series follows Johnny Lawrence and Daniel Larusso 40 years after the events of the 1984 original "Karate Kid" as they continue to struggle with how they were in high school, and the lessons their senseis imparted on them as they decide to teach karate to a new generation of kids.

Much like the original movies, our heroes are only as good as the villains, but what the "Karate Kid" movies didn't have that "Cobra Kai" does is an anime-like tone wherein sworn enemies become allies and then become enemies again. It's these same rivalries that make the show, although that complicates things a little when it comes to evaluating them. Do you take these characters at their worst,...

As the protagonist of one of the Karate Kid franchise's feature films, many fans are hoping to see Hilary Swank returning in the final season of Cobra Kai. Up to this point, she still has not made a single appearance, and there won't be any more opportunities with the show concluding with its current sixth season.

Per Entertainment Tonight, Macchio was asked about other major cameos that could be coming up in the final season of Cobra Kai. While he couldn't get specific, the actor teased that there may be some exciting appearances from "one or two" franchise stars. Beyond that, he also hinted that other familiar characters who've only been briefly featured in previous seasons may get more time to shine in the final episodes.

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Daniel's world is rocked by the discovery of Mr. Miyagi's past secrets, leading to major conflicts in the next two parts of Cobra Kai season 6. Showrunners Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg address the reveal of Miyagi's connection to the Sekai Taikai, teasing that the late sensei may not have actually fought in the tournament. With the showrunners also having previously assured that the answers to the Miyagi mystery won't upend audiences' feelings of him, it seems likely this trunk of secrets will be something of a misdirect.

While the ending delivered a number of major shockers for its characters, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg have shared some insight for Cobra Kai season 6 part 1's tease of Mr. Miyagi's connection to the Sekai Taikai. As he and Johnny Lawrence prepare to train their Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang students for the international tournament,...

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Miguel and Robby's rivalry in Cobra Kai led to epic fights, showcasing their competitive nature as karate students. Over the seasons, their relationship evolved from hatred to mutual respect, with intense battles reflecting their growth. Despite their differences, both Miguel and Robby are exceptional fighters, each winning important matches in their ongoing rivalry.

Miguel and Robby's rivalry has been an important feature of Cobra Kai, resulting in several epic fights throughout the series. With Robby being Johnny Lawrence's son and Miguel being his star student, it's no surprise that these two didn't get off to a great start. There was a natural competitiveness there that was only compounded by Robby's training with Daniel Larusso. However, over Cobra Kai's six seasons, Miguel and Robby's relationship has come a long waybut that doesn't mean they can't continue to have some great matches.