Cobra Kai has officially hung up its black belt – but is this really the end, or just the calm before another flying kick to the face of fate?
Let’s rip the Band-Aid off right away: Cobra Kai Season 7 isn’t happening. The dojo doors have officially closed, and the final kick has been thrown. Season 6 marked the end of the Netflix series – and this time, it really is the end. No cliffhanger fake-outs, no surprise comebacks. The crane has landed.
Sure, we all dreamed of one more roundhouse reunion. But the creators made it clear: the story is told. And let’s face it – even the most die-hard fans have to admit it’s getting harder to believe these "high schoolers" aren’t secretly paying a mortgage and booking chiropractor appointments.
But before you start mourning too hard: the Karate Kid universe is far from done.
What’s Next For The Franchise?
Although Cobra Kai has bowed out, the larger saga is already kicking its way into a new chapter. In May, Ralph Macchio returns to the big screen as Daniel LaRusso in Karate Kid: Legends. That’s right – we’re going back to the movies. And if the film lands a clean hit at the box office, you can bet more sequels will follow. Cobra Kai may be down, but the spirit lives on.
As for your favorite Cobra Kai crew? Their fate is... uncertain. A cameo or two in Karate Kid: Legends hasn’t been ruled out entirely, but don’t expect to see Johnny Lawrence popping in for a surprise crane kick. William Zabka’s return seems unlikely – at least for now.
Now, here’s where things get interesting. Netflix hasn’t announced any spin-offs (yet), but the creators have openly said they’re game to dive deeper into the Cobra Kai universe. Whether that means prequels, side stories, or a new generation of martial arts misfits, we’ll just have to wait and see. But in true Miyagi fashion: patience is key.