Macchio says Cobra Kai series planned through season 6

Last Updated on July 30, 2021

Cobra Kai is set to kick off its third season a week earlier than expected on January 1, 2021, but where is the series headed beyond that point? Ralph Macchio, who plays Daniel LaRusso on the show, has revealed that the creators have planned the sequel series through at least season six.

Not only is Cobra Kai mapped out through season six, according to his talk with "Lad Bible", but Macchio also says that both he and William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence) are on board for the duration. 

"The writers have always felt they had six seasons in their head, where the story arcs can go. So that should all land when the time is right. You don't want to overstay your welcome, but the fans are having fun and there's more story there. As long as we're allowed to keep doing it, Billy and I are in."

Cobra Kai was given an early season four renewal ahead of its third season premiere on Netflix. Zabka recently spoke a little about the fourth season and went on to say "We're more than thinking about season four – we start work on it in a few weeks. And beyond. The show has a long way to go and we're really having fun with it." 

Cobra Kai takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament with the continuation of the inescapable conflict between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The third season finds everyone reeling in the aftermath of the violent high school brawl between their dojos, which has left Miguel in a precarious condition. While Daniel searches for answers in his past and Johnny seeks redemption, Kreese further manipulates his vulnerable students with his own vision of dominance. The soul of the Valley is at stake, and the fate of every student and sensei hangs in the balance. The series also stars Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, Gianni Decenzo, Vanessa Rubio, Peyton List, and Martin Kove

Given that Cobra Kai is planned through season six, maybe there is a chance that the show will bring in even more characters from the Karate Kid universe. The writers recently revealed that they have had talks about bringing in Hilary Swank's Julie Pierce from 1994's The Next Karate Kid. They went on to say "In our writers' room we speak about literally every character that has appeared in the Miyagi-verse so it's obvious that we've spoken about Julie Pierce. As to whether or not she'll return to the series, that's something you'll just have to wait to find out."

What would YOU like to see on Cobra Kai as it goes through season six?