The sequel to Karate Kid, Cobra Kai, had proved to be a major hit when it first landed on YouTube. The show would later find a new home on Netflix and would benefit a wider viewership. After season 4’s finale, fans had been eagerly waiting for Cobra Kai season 5. Recently, Zach Robinson, the composer for the show since the start, gave us an update about the upcoming season. So, here we are, digging deeper into this new update.

What will be the plot for the next season? 

Last season ended with Kreese going to jail on assault charges. With the sensei spot vacant, Terry Silver will be taking control of the dojo. Furthermore, the dojo will expand and with this, the conflict between Cobra Kai and the other dojos will increase. Kreese’s only bet to get out of the jail is none other than Johnny, who is in Mexico looking for Miguel. 

Daniel Larusso, the sensei of Miyagi-Do dojo, after learning the truth behind the dojo’s victory at the All Valley Tournament will likely break his deal. Chozen Toguchi will make a return to help Daniel get revenge. Meanwhile, mentoring Kenny into a bully will make Robby conflicted between the two dojos. Tory knows Terry bribed the referee and this will force her to make a decision. Anthony will likely learn Karate to protect himself from the threat that Kenny has become. Finally, Miguel may reconnect with his father in Mexico, but this reconnection may prove bad for him. 

Are all the cast members returning to the show? 

Almost all the original cast members are returning for Cobra Kai season 5, with no new additions. In fact, we think some cast members missing from the show will be reappearing like Terry Silver’s friends from Karate Kid 3. 

Cobra Kai season 5 release date 

The anticipated show may come back to our screens in the middle of the year around July or August 2022. We can make the assumption from season 4’s schedule. It wrapped up filming in April 2021 and had a release in December 2021. But again, this entirely depends on Netflix. Season 5’s filming was completed between September to December and the show has been in post-production ever since. Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg are collaborating on the show’s score. So far according to their Twitter update, episode 1 to 3 has been scored. 

The season’s filming mostly took place in Atlanta while some were shot in Puerto Rico. Now, with this update, we can be sure that the next season will likely reach us in the second half of the year. Are you excited for Cobra Kai to make a comeback? Comment down your thoughts below.