Cobra Kai Showrunner Clarifies If Series Will Connect To 2025 Karate Kid Movie

Cobra Kai showrunner Josh Heald confirms the series won't set up the upcoming Karate Kid movie. Ralph Macchio stars in both and could be the connective tissue. Cobra Kai season 6 will focus on ending the story it has already established.
Cobra Kai showrunner Josh Heald clarifies if the Netflix series will tie into the forthcoming Karate Kid movie. Initially premiering in 2018, this martial arts comedy-drama, which is set in the famous Karate Kid universe, follows former antagonist Johnny Lawrence as he tries to reacquaint himself with martial arts. William Zabka plays Johnny Lawrence and is joined by other talented names like Xolo Mariduea, Ralph Macchio, Tanner Buchanan, Courtney Henggeler and Mary Mouser.
On a set visit for Cobra Kai season 6, which is the final season for the show, Heald spoke to ScreenRant, clarifying the speculations about the series setting up the forthcoming Karate Kid movie. The showrunner stated that hes...
Cobra Kai showrunner Josh Heald clarifies if the Netflix series will tie into the forthcoming Karate Kid movie. Initially premiering in 2018, this martial arts comedy-drama, which is set in the famous Karate Kid universe, follows former antagonist Johnny Lawrence as he tries to reacquaint himself with martial arts. William Zabka plays Johnny Lawrence and is joined by other talented names like Xolo Mariduea, Ralph Macchio, Tanner Buchanan, Courtney Henggeler and Mary Mouser.
On a set visit for Cobra Kai season 6, which is the final season for the show, Heald spoke to ScreenRant, clarifying the speculations about the series setting up the forthcoming Karate Kid movie. The showrunner stated that hes...
- 7/2/2024
- by Boluwatife Adeyemi
- ScreenRant
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