Netflix's eagerly awaited martial arts drama, Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1 is set to debut its newest season on July 18, 2024, at 12 a.m. PT. The season will be released in three parts, with the first five episodes included in the first part. The second part will be released on November 25, 2024, and the final installment is scheduled for some time in early 2025.
Many popular cast members will be returning to Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1, including Ralph Macchio, Martin Kove, Xolo Mariduena, and William Zabka. Since this will be the final season for the series, ardent fans are also hoping for the return of some recurring characters to wrap up the story.
The official summary for Cobra Kai on Netflix reads:
"Bitter enemies. Warring dojos. New blood. Daniel and Johnny reignite old West Valley rivalries in this follow-up series to the 'Karate Kid' films."
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for Cobra Kai.
What time does Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1 release?
Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1 is scheduled to release on July 18, 2024, at 12 a.m. PT. Below is a complete list of various timezones and their corresponding release times for the first part of the series:
Where to watch Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1?
Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1 will be released on Netflix on July 18, 2024. The five previous seasons of the series are also available on the OTT platform's catalog. Additionally, Netflix's promotional site Tudum has also shared some behind-the-scenes footage and excerpts from cast interviews for the newest season.
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A brief recap of the story so far on Cobra Kai season 5
Cobra Kai season 5 ended on a relatively peaceful note, but with a lingering sense of suspense as well. On one hand, Daniel wins the one-on-one fight with his longtime rival Terry. He uses the legendary and often-overlooked crane kick to secure the win. It seems as though the dojo's problems may be dealt with.
However, on the other hand, the villain John Kreese is seen breaking out of prison by faking his death. He would likely be looking for revenge pretty soon, which spells future trouble.
Showrunner Hayden Schlossberg spoke to Netflix's Tudum about season 5's ending in 2022 and what it meant for season 6 of the series. He also talked about the global karate tournament called Seikai Taikai and mentioned that it was something they would explore in more depth. He signed off by saying:
"Fans who have seen all these movies know that there’s some chess pieces we haven’t played with yet. And we’re aware of those."
The audience would have to watch the season to find out if this means that some of the iconic characters from The Karate Kid would make a return or not.
What to expect from Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1? (speculative)
In Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1, audiences might expect to see Sensei Kreese take charge with Kim Da-Eun to train karate students at the dojo for the Seikai Taikai tournament.
In this episode, the viewers would likely get to enjoy the fierce rivalries, not just between the senseis in the tournament but also between students at their dojos. As per the Netflix trailer, fans can expect to see friendships at the test because of competitive spirit with many resorting to tactics to speedrun their way into winning the Seikai Taikai tournament.
The full list of the cast known to be returning on screen for the final season is given below:
- Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso
- William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence
- Martin Kove as Sensei John Kreese
- Xolo Maridueña as Miguel Diaz
- Jacob Bertrand as Eli Moskowitz
- Mary Mouser as Samantha LaRusso
- Tanner Buchanan as Robby Keene
- Peyton List as Tory Nichols
- Gianni DeCenzo as Demetri
- Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso
- Vanessa Rubio as Carmen
- Dallas Dupree Young as Kenny Payne
- Yuji Okumoto as Chozen Toguchi
- Alicia Hannah-Kim as Kim Da-Eun
- Griffin Santopietro as Anthony LaRusso
- Oona O'Brien as Devon Lee
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Audiences can watch Cobra Kai season 6 episode 1 released on Netflix on July 18, 2024, at 12 a.m. PT.