Johnny Lawrence: Last News

We’re weeks away from the premiere of Cobra Kai‘s sixth and final season, so let’s take a look at which cast members are returning or not coming back.

Cobra Kai is one of the most beloved shows on Netflix and many stars from The Karate Kid films, including Ralph Macchio, returned to reprise their roles.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for the series finale of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix. John Kreese, played by the one and only Martin Kove, has been as central to “Cobra Kai” as he was to the original “Karate Kid” films. And with the final five episodes of “Cobra Kai” now on Netflix, Kreese’s story finally comes to a fiery conclusion. But first… Over the course of its six seasons, “Cobra Kai” has raised the practice of integrating and fleshing out characters from the “Karate Kid” films to an art form.

joint Instagram post. “This is such a special moment in our lives, the closing of one chapter and celebrating the continuation of another.”The duo sparked speculation about their relationship Wednesday after flaunting diamond engagement rings during the hit show’s finale premiere in Los Angeles.For the outing, Mouser rocked a dark shimmery dress while her beau kept it simple with a dark suit paired with a tie and a pair of tinted glasses.“We’re so grateful for the love and support, and though we’re partial to having our private moments, we’re excited to share this check-in to our world,” their post concluded, alongside a heart emoji.The relationship reveal appeared to come as a surprise to many who weren’t aware that the duo were even an item.“They are together!?!?” one fan commented under the Netflix post, while another wrote, “Am I the only one who didn’t know they were together.”Buchanan played Mouser’s love interest in the show’s second and third seasonsDuring the finale party on Wednesday, Buchanan told People that his now-fiancée was “a hundred percent” a ride-or-die confidant for him among the “Cobra Kai” cast.The couple met while filming the nine-time Emmy Award-nominated show, which is a continuation of the “Karate Kid” movie series.The hit show debuted on YouTube in 2018 before being picked up by Netflix in 2020.Mouser portrayed Sam LaRusso, the daughter of karate champion Daniel LaRusso, while Buchanan played the son of Daniel’s longtime rival, Johnny Lawrence.The show’s co-creator Jon Hurwitz joked on X that their love connection was the main goal of the Netflix series.“We’re matchmakers first, showrunners second,” Hurwitz quipped.

Netflix’s hit Cobra Kai has been released, with critics giving their verdict on the finale of the show’s sixth and final season.Beginning in 2018, the Karate Kid spin-off picked up decades after Johnny Lawrence’s (William Zabka) loss to Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), a defeat that derailed his adult life before he returns to The Valley neighbourhood of Los Angeles to re-open Cobra Kai dojo.In the final episode, following tragedy at a tournament abroad, the story comes full circle for Johnny as faces off against Sensei Wolf in the Sekai Taikai tournament, where he lost to Daniel all those years ago. This time, however, Daniel is an ally.Reviews for the episode were largely positive, praising the satisfying ending but feeling the show didn’t always feel as serious as it might have.

Cobra Kai wouldn’t be the same without original Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio back as Miyagi-Do sensei Daniel LaRusso.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter “Cobra Kai” has covered a lot of ground in its six seasons — from the San Fernando Valley to Okinawa to Barcelona and back. But the heart of the show has always been the relationship between Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and his first pupil, Miguel Diaz (Xolo Maridueña).

Karate Kid star Ralph Macchio has said he would like to see a big screen version of his hit show Cobra Kai in “two or three years”.Macchio is the original star of The Karate Kid, the 80s martial arts trilogy that saw his character, a young boy named Daniel LaRusso, learn the secrets of karate through his mentor, Mr. Miyagi.

WARNING: This article contains spoilers from Cobra Kai

Cobra Kai is coming to an end.

Ethan Shanfeld “It’s all been leading to this.” The final five episodes of “Cobra Kai” will debut on Netflix on Feb. 13. A brief trailer for Season 6 Part 3 teases “four decades of history all leading to this moment” as “Miyagi-Do and Cobra Kai must reckon with their pasts while facing an uncertain future both on and off the mat.” The finale of “Cobra Kai” builds on four decades since the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament in the original “Karate Kid,” in which Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) faced off against Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and clenched a victory.

Cobra Kai is one of the most beloved shows on Netflix and many stars from The Karate Kid films, including Ralph Macchio, returned to reprise their roles.

Cobra Kai’s season six is now out, but where do the latest episodes leave the story? Read on to find out.It was announced in early 2023 that the sixth season of the Karate Kid spinoff show would be the last, with the first five episodes landing on Netflix in July.As of last Friday (November 15), the latest five episodes arrived, with the climactic five, dubbed ‘The Finale Event’, set to bring the show to a close on February 13, 2025.Cobra Kai follows characters from the original Karate Kid films, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), reframing the franchise from Johnny’s point of view as he decides to reopen his karate dojo and rekindle his rivalry with Daniel.Elsewhere in the franchise, a new feature film, titled simply Karate Kid, is set to arrive on May 30, 2025, starring Jackie Chan alongside Macchio, as a follow-up to 2010’s The Karate Kid. Cobra Kai co-creator Jon Hurwitz confirmed he was not involved in that film.With just five episodes now remaining of the Cobra Kai saga, the intertwining stories of the rival dojos Miyagi-Do, Eagle Fang and Cobra Kai have reached their height.The final season revolves around the Sekai Taikai karate tournament, where the best martial artists from around the world are competing against each other, with old rivalries and philosophies being fought out in the show.The 10th episode of the season sees the tournament come down to duels between the captains of the four remaining teams.

Cobra Kai is drawing to a close, but when will the second instalment of season six be released and who will feature in it?

Cobra Kai, Emilia Pérez, The Piano Lesson and Arcane are among some of the most anticipated additions to Netflix US in November.The Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai returns for the second load of episodes of its sixth and final season, which is spread across three instalments, on November 15. Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and former rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) find themselves heading to a major karate tournament in Spain, where they unexpectedly encounter a mutual enemy.Other highlights this month include the French musical crime comedy movie Emilia Pérez, which drops on November 13. Written and directed by Jacques Audiard, the film combines cartel crime thrills with telenovela-style melodrama with its three leading ladies Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez.

Cobra Kai, Emilia Pérez and The Piano Lesson are among some of the most anticipated additions to Netflix UK in November.The Karate Kid spin-off series Cobra Kai returns for the second load of episodes of its sixth and final season, which is spread across three instalments, on November 15. Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and former rival Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) find themselves heading to a major karate tournament in Spain, where they unexpectedly encounter a mutual enemy.Other highlights this month include the French musical crime comedy movie Emilia Pérez, which drops on November 13. Written and directed by Jacques Audiard, the film combines cartel crime thrills with telenovela-style melodrama with its three leading ladies Zoe Saldaña, Karla Sofía Gascón and Selena Gomez.

Cobra Kai is back!

Jack Dunn Netflix has released the trailer for Part 2 of the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai,” with the karate gang heading to Barcelona for the penultimate chapter of the series. The official part 2 synopsis reads: “At the Sekai Taikai, Miyagi-Do faces new challenges and old enemies as they fight to become world champions — can they stay united as internal rivalries bubble back to the surface?” Season 6 cast members include Ralph Macchio (Daniel LaRusso), William Zabka (Johnny Lawrence), Martin Kove (John Kreese), Xolo Maridueña (Miguel Diaz), Jacob Bertrand (Hawk), Mary Mouser (Samantha LaRusso), Tanner Buchanan (Robby Keene), Peyton List (Tory), Gianni Decenzo (Demetri), Courtney Henggeler (Amanda LaRusso), Vanessa Rubio (Carmen), Dallas Dupree Young (Kenny), Yuji Okumoto (Chozen), Alicia Hannah-Kim (Sensei Kim Dae-Un), Griffin Santopietro (Anthony), Oona O’Brien (Devon), Lewis Tan (Sensei Wolf), Patrick Luwis (Axel Kovacevic) and Rayna Vallandingham (Zara Malik).

EXCLUSIVE: Netflix‘s Cobra Kai has a few more surprises in store for its sixth and final season. When Part 2 premieres on November 15, Lewis Tan (Deadpool v. Wolverine, Mortal Kombat), Patrick Luwis (Rebel Moon) and Rayna Vallandingham, in her acting debut.

Karate Kid star Chad McQueen has sadly passed away at 63 due to organ failure.

Karate Kid actor Chad McQueen has sadly died at the age of 63. His long-term lawyer, Arthur Barens, confirmed the heartbreaking news, revealing that Chad, who is the son of legendary actor Steve McQueen, passed away at his ranch in Palm Desert, California.The star's health complications stemmed from a racing injury he suffered years ago, which led to progressive organ failure and ultimately his death. In his final moments, Chad was surrounded by his loved ones including Arthur, his wife Jeanie Galbraith, and his two children Chase McQueen and Madison McQueen, as reported by TMZ.

Chad McQueen, who played Dutch in the first two Karate Kid films, appeared in about two dozen other movies and was the son of screen legend Steve McQueen, has died at 63. His family announced the news on social media but did not provide a date, cause or other details.