Cobra Kai (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 8.2
Released in 2018, Cobra Kai is a comedy, drama and action & adventure series. “Cobra Kai never dies.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This Karate Kid sequel series picks up 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament and finds Johnny Lawrence on the hunt for redemption by reopening the infamous Cobra Kai karate dojo. This reignites his old rivalry with the successful Daniel LaRusso, who has been working to maintain the balance in his life without mentor Mr. Miyagi.
Who’s in it. Cobra Kai stars William Zabka as Johnny Lawrence, Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso, Courtney Henggeler as Amanda LaRusso and Xolo Mariduena as Miguel Diaz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.2/10, Cobra Kai sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Cobra Kai page.
If you liked it. Fans of Cobra Kai tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Cobra Kai (2018)?
- In US, Cobra Kai is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Cobra Kai worth watching?
- Cobra Kai holds an audience score of 8.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and action & adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Cobra Kai?
- Cobra Kai stars William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Mariduena and Mary Mouser.
- When was Cobra Kai released?
- Cobra Kai was released in 2018.