The creators of Cobra Kai are all set to revive another beloved 1980s property. Cobra Kai was a legacy sequel to The Karate Kid franchise, one that not only gave expanded roles to several stars of the original Karate Kid trilogy but also put the spotlight on a new generation that could carry the franchise forward. Cobra Kai was a critical hit, and when it moved from YouTube Red to Netflix, it became a global sensation, spanning six seasons that concluded in February 2025. Cobra Kai has made The Karate Kid franchise the most popular it has been since the 1980s, and now Universal Pictures hopes the creative team can do the same for a fan-favorite television show.

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