Warning: This article contains spoilers for Cobra Kai Season 6 Pt. 3
Cobra Kaijust dropped its final five episodes, but that doesn’t mean it is the end for the franchise, as two fan-favorite characters might get a spin-off. WhileCobra Kaiwas initially conceived as a legacy sequel toThe Karate Kidwith the big marketing hook bringing back original stars William Zabka and Ralph Macchio, the series introduced a whole new batch of new characters that quickly became fan-favorites. Miguel Diaz, Samantha LaRusso, Robby Keene, and Tory Nichols are just a few fan-favorite characters, and it looks like two characters introduced in Season 1 might have a spin-off in the works.
While speaking withEntertainment Weeklyabout the final episodes ofCobra Kai, creators Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg answered questions about potential spin-offs. One idea that Kristen Baldwin touched on was that of best friends Hawk (Jacob Bertrand) and Demetri (Gianni DeCenzo) at Caltech, which seemed right on the money. Hearld said, “That may or may not be something we’ve already talked about.“Hurwitz then added,“It’s like she stole our computer! There may actually be a document, a very thorough document, that says what you just said.”
Hawk and Demetri were introduced inCobra KaiSeason 1 as two nerdy friends of Miguel Diaz. Hawk, real name Eli, embraced the Cobra Kai mentality and gave himself a mohawk so he would no longer feel weak or scared. At the same time, Demetri initially rejected fighting beforebecoming a formidable combatant using Miyagi-do style fighting. The two characters' friendship went through some highs and lows throughout the series, as they often find themselves on opposite sides of the karate mat. Yet the finale showed the two friends packing up their car and driving out to start college at Caltech.
‘The Karate Kid’ Franchise Is Expanding Into the MiyagiVerse
While there are no official plans in place for what the future holds for the future ofCobra Kai,the series creators have made it clear they hope to continue the story with spin-offs. The final sixteen episodes ofCobra Kaiseem almost tailor-made with setups for a potential spin-off series. From Sam LaRusso going to study abroad in Okynawa to a possible romance between Chozen and Kim Da-Eun to now Hawk and Demetri at Caltech, there seems to be plenty of stories left to tell and room for these characters to crossover in what fans and creators have dubbed the MiyagiVerse.
‘Cobra Kai’ Season 6 Ending, Explained
‘Cobra Kai’ has officially come to an end and the story wrapped up nicely for most involved.
The first significant expansion comeslater this summer with the release ofKarate Kid: Legends, the first theatrically released film in the franchise in 15 years.Karate Kid: Legendswill likely have few, if minimal, connections toCobra Kai.It will take place two years after the events of the series, and will primarily focus on Daniel LaRusso teaming up with Jackie Chan’s character Mr. Han from the 2010Karate Kidmovie to train a new student. Regardless of whether the movie does well or not, with how popularCobra Kaihas been for Netflix, the streaming service seems highly likely to look for ways to keep the brand going. As the expression goes,Cobra Kainever dies.
