Ralph Macchio drops a new hint at potentialCobra Kaispinoffs. Netflix’s globally popular karate soap opera wrapped in February 2025 with an extended 15-episode sixth season.Cobra Kaiseason 6 wrapped up the saga’s multiple ongoing storylines, delivering satisfying conclusions to the stories of Daniel LaRusso, Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), andCobra Kai’s enormous cast of characters. Understandably, however, audiences are eager for moreCobra Kaieven as Macchio returns to the big screen as Daniel inKarate Kid: Legends.
Appearing at the inauguralNewport Beach TV Fest’sCobra Kaipanel alongside Mary Mouser, Yuji Okumoto, and executive producers Jon Hurwitz, Josh Heald, and Hayden Schlossberg, Ralph Macchio addressed the status of the rumoredCobra Kaispinoffs. While Macchio remained tight-lipped on any potential projects in development,he assures fans that"we’re working on it.“Read Ralph’s quote below:
Oh yeah, I’m gonna tell you right now. Only that there’s dialogue that’s going on. Until you have the green light, and you’re making it, it’s probably not the right thing to tease. But there are those areas - I know the guys [Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg] are working on some conceptual ideas - andtwo things that we know: The Miyagiverse is infinite and Cobra Kai Never Dies.So we’ll see, and then outside of that, there are other places to – I can’t drop the news fully, but we’re working on it. We’re working on it.
Ralph Macchio’s Cobra Kai Spinoffs Update Explained
What Characters Could Cobra Kai Spinoffs Be About
While Ralph Macchio notes it’s premature to speak candidly or offer details on possibleCobra Kaispinoffs, he is clearly interested in continuing the karate saga in some fashion, along withCobra Kai’s masterminds, Josh Heald, Hayden Schlossberg, and Jon Hurwitz.Cobra Kai’s endingwrapped up the 40-year story of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence, turning the eternal karate rivals into close friends and partners. AnyCobra Kaispinoffs would likely focus on the show’s younger characters, perhaps with occasional Johnny and Daniel cameos.
One often-discussedCobra Kaispinoff idea would center on Hawk (Jacob Bertrand) and Demitri (Gianni DeCenzo), the"binary brothers,“at college. Miguel Diaz (Xolo Mariduena) is very popular and could anchor his own spinoff, as could Tory Nichols (Peyton List) and Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan), touring the world after their Sekai Taikai triumphs.ACobra Kaispinoff could even star Rayna Vallandingham, the real-life martial arts champion who was a breakout sensation asZara Malik inCobra Kaiseason 6.Cobra Kaihas a deep bench of characterswho could potentially carry their own corner of the greaterKarate Kidsaga.
Our Take On Ralph Macchio’s Cobra Kai Spinoff Update
Cobra Kai Will Never Die
Ralph Macchio seems content that Daniel LaRusso’s story has been told, and he’s happy to let new characters carry theCobra Kaifranchise forward, just likeMacchio has a supporting role inKarate Kid: Legends.Macchio also directed an episode ofCobra Kaiseason 6, and this is something he is keen to continue doing if aCobra Kaispinoff happens, and he’s involved. The Miyagiverse is, indeed, infinite with not only a vast roster of characters to continue exploring, butnew characters could also be created within theCobra KaiandKarate Kidecosystem.
Any Cobra Kai spinoff would likely continue the action-comedy-soap opera tone Cobra Kai perfected.
Cobra Kaiwas a global sensation for Netflix, and it’s only a matter of time before some form of spinoff manifests. Who or what it will be about is unclear, but anyCobra Kaispinoff would likely continue the action-comedy-soap opera toneCobra Kaiperfected. It’s also heartening that Ralph Macchio is actively involved inCobra Kaispinoff development, and that he has taken on the “Mr. Miyagi” role ofThe Karate Kid’s keeper of the flame behind the scenes.
