Johnny Lawrence: Last News

Diego Ramos Bechara editor Chad McQueen, son of the legendary actor Steve McQueen who played “Dutch” in “The Karate Kid” film series, died Wednesday in Palm Springs. He was 63. His wife Jeanie and his children Chase and Madison said in a statement to Variety, “It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our father, Chad McQueen.

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.

season six has well and truly left us hanging with the first installment of the series. After that cliffhanger finale, fans have about it all, with no sign of any type of closure for at least four months time when the next part of the series is set to be released.The follows Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), and the next-gen fighters as they approach the looming Sekai Taikai international karate tournament.So where did the season six finale leave off? Here’s everything to know about how Cobra Kai ends.

Selena Kuznikov SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers for Season 6, Part 1 of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix. While Kim Da-Eun — Alicia Hannah-Kim’s character in “Cobra Kai”— was one of the main antagonists last season (and seemed to be done for good), you shouldn’t have counted her out. Kim is back, and teaming up with Kreese (Martin Kove) to take their new generation of Cobra Kai fighters to the next level in the worldwide karate championship, the Sekai Taikai.

Selena Kuznikov SPOILER ALERT: This story contains spoilers about Season 6 Part 1 of “Cobra Kai,” now streaming on Netflix. “Cobra Kai” never dies…until it does. Part 1 of the sixth and final season of “Cobra Kai” — the Netflix hit set in the “Karate Kid” universe — has dropped, at long last.

Cobra Kai has made a triumphant return after a two-year hiatus, and fans are already eager to know when they can expect the second part of season six.

Cobra Kai have just landed, but why is this the final season of the show? Read on for all the details.It was announced in early 2023 that the sixth season of the Karate Kid spinoff show would be the last one, and as of today (July 18), the first five episodes are available to stream on Netflix.These represent the first third of the final season, with the next five episodes arriving on November 28, and the climactic five, dubbed ‘The Finale Event’, at some point in 2025.The run was originally slated for a December 2023 release, only to be held back by the Hollywood strikes.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.Ahead of the premiere of the first third of season six, the show’s co-creators Hurwitz, Hayden Schlossberg and Josh Heald have discussed the decision to bring it to an end.Schlossberg told Screen Rant that the realisation came during the making of season five.

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.

Netflix has confirmed that Cobra Kai‘s sixth and final season is premiering in 2024 and we already know some details about the cast.

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. As the cast of “Cobra Kai” prepares for its final season, fans of the hit Netflix series can pick up a brand new collectible, that reimagines the characters in miniature form. The Little People Collector Cobra Kai Special Edition Figure Set is an officially-licensed release that features mini figurines of Johnny Lawrence, Miguel Diaz, Samantha LaRusso and Danny LaRusso posed in the famous crane kick.

Katcy Stephan Ming-Na Wen has joined the cast of Sony’s new “Karate Kid” film. Previously announced cast members include “American Born Chinese” star Ben Wang in the titular role, plus Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who will reprise their characters from previous entries in the franchise. Joshua Jackson and Sadie Stanley will also star.

Katcy Stephan Ben Wang is the next Karate Kid. Wang, who previously starred opposite Michelle Yeoh in the Disney+ series “American Born Chinese,” landed the sought-after role after a worldwide search that saw thousands of young actors from around the globe vie for the title role in Sony’s new “Karate Kid” movie, which unites Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio. Per studio insiders, Wang delivered a standout audition performance that demonstrated his deep connection to the character.

It’s been over a year since Netflix announced that Cobra Kai was renewed for a sixth and final season and we’re still waiting for new episodes.

Ethan Shanfeld Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, who starred in separate “Karate Kid” films decades apart, will unite for a brand new movie set in the martial arts franchise. The new movie, from Sony Pictures, director Jonathan Entwistle and writer Rob Lieber, will premiere in theaters on Dec. 13, 2024.

This week’s guest is Ralph Macchio.

Netflix announced Friday that its popular series Cobra Kai is coming to an end after its up coming season.The streamer shared the news with a video announcing that the series — a sequel to the Ralph Macchio–starring Karate Kid films — had been renewed for a sixth season.Describing the next batch of episodes as its 'the biggest' and 'baddest' season to date, the streamer said in a statement: 'Cobra Kai never dies! After five bada** seasons, Cobra Kai Season 6 will be the final showdown. The epic conclusion to the decades-long karate saga is coming soon to Netflix.'The series turned the tables on the first two films in the series, making the original antagonist Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) the main character who reopens the Cobra Kai dojo, while the original protagonist Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) later joins forces with him.

The star of hit Netflix series Cobra Kai has revealed how Sir Sean Connery inspired his acting career and they then became good friends.

Quiet! Cobra Kai season 5 may have just premiered, but Ralph Macchio is already sharing what’s hopefully to come for the Netflix hit. 

Cobra Kai season five has been revealed, featuring songs from Billy Idol, Jon Bon Jovi, Van Halen and Survivor.The latest season of the Karate Kid spin-off, which dropped on Netflix on September 9, saw the return of Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), as they prepared to take on Terry Silver’s (Thomas Ian Griffith) growing karate empire.And, true to form, the season featured a number of classic tracks from the ’80s, including mega hits such as ‘Eye Of The Tiger’ and ‘You Spin Me Round’. Check out the full list of songs below:On Monday (September 19), Sony Pictures announced it will be developing a new standalone Karate Kid film, set for release in 2024.It is understood that the movie will be unrelated to the Corba Kai TV series, with further details on the cast and director yet to be revealed.Cobra Kai co-creator Jon Hurwitz confirmed he was not involved in the project, writing in a recent post on Twitter: “The guys and I would love to make Karate Kid and Cobra Kai movies and hope to someday.“But this one isn’t from us or focused on the Cobra Kai cast. Don’t know much about it, but wish it well.The new project will be the sixth film in the long-running Karate Kid franchise, which began in 1984.

Jon Hurwitz, co-creator of Netflix’s Cobra Kai, is addressing and explaining if he’s part of the new film Sony Pictures confirmed to be coming out in 2024.