Had things gone according to plan, production on Cobra Kai season 6 probably would be over by now or ending soon. Instead, Cobra Kai season 6 is officially delayed, and it’s unclear when we’ll get to see the final season of the Netflix series.
Cobra Kai is a sequel spinoff to the classic Karate Kid movies, with many of the original cast members reprising their roles. Ralph Macchio and William Zabka star opposite one another as Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, respectively, over 30 years after the first film. Now fathers, the two have different perspectives than they did as kids, but they still butt heads now and then.
We shared everything we know about Cobra Kai season 6. We’re updating this story as we learn more information. The latest update was on Friday, Sept. 15, 2023.
Is Cobra Kai season 6 happening?
Yes, finally! Netflix waited an excruciatingly long time to announce Cobra Kai season 6, but the streaming network renewed the series in January 2023 after the beloved nostalgia-filled comedy last added new episodes in September 2022. With the months going by without a renewal announcement, fans were starting to get nervous. But fortunately, Netflix gave the series the greenlight and they’re calling this the “biggest” and “baddest” season. It’ll also mark the final season.
Is Cobra Kai season 6 out on Netflix? No, Cobra Kai season 6 is delayed due to strikes
As of September 2023, Cobra Kai season 6 is still delayed. The Writers Guild of America (WGA) has been on strike since May 2023, which is when the sixth season was supposed to begin production. Then in July 2023, the Screen Actors Guild (SAG) began their strike. So, even if the season’s scripts were finished, the actors would not be filming right now.
So, what happens now? Well, we wait for the AMPTP, which includes Netflix, to make deals with the WGA and SAG. Then, and only then, will production on Cobra Kai season 6 move forward.
We’ll let you know when production on Cobra Kai season 6 is slated to begin.
Speaking of the strikes, we’ve been surprised that we haven’t seen photos of many of the Cobra Kai cast members out on the picket lines, though we’ve seen the creators out with signs and speaking to the press. Actor Martin Kove shared a photo in support of the strikes to his Instagram. We’ve also seen Xolo Maridueña out striking; you can check out his post in support of the SAG strike here:
Why is Cobra Kai season 6 the final season?
The creators of Cobra Kai, Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg, shared a letter with fans via Netflix on Jan. 20, 2023, with the announcement that the show’s upcoming sixth season will be its last. They explain the decision to end the show, noting that they’ve wanted to conclude Cobra Kai “on our terms.” Though they see this as the end of the story, they do tease that spinoffs could happen at some point in the future.
“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 creators write.
Check out the full announcement in the tweet below: