Cobra Kai season 2 is officially happening!
Upon Cobra Kai‘s 2nd May premiere on YouTube Red, the show appropriately struck first and struck hard, delivering no mercy to low expectations. Indeed, the TV sequel to the classic 1980s Karate Kid films – initially coming across as farcical – managed to take fans and critics alike by surprise with its entertaining earnestness; a deadly move would make the proverbial dojo of any other karate series look like a knitting class (yeah, that last one was another movie reference).
Consequently, no one will be putting Cobra Kai in a body bag, since season 2 is a done deal, with another 10-episode run (half-hour each), now set to arrive on YouTube Red at some point in 2019. You can count on this band getting back together here, with the confirmed return of the main duo of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka), who are set to continue their storied rivalry, which stems back to 1984’s original The Karate Kid, directed by the late John G. Avildsen. Additionally, Cobra Kai newcomers Miguel Diaz (Xolo Mariduena) Robby Keane (Tanner Buchanan), Samantha LaRusso (Mary Mouser) and Amanda LaRusso (Courtney Henggeler) will all be back for season 2.
The same goes for the show’s creative side, with the showrunner/writer/director/executive-producer trio of Josh Heald (Hot Tub Time Machine), Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg (Blockers) all set to return for season 2. As the Heald/Hurwitz/Schlossberg trio express in a statement:
“Continuing the Karate Kid saga with YouTube Red has been a dream come true. We are grateful to all our creative partners for giving us the freedom to revisit and expand the LaRusso/Lawrence rivalry. And we are truly exhilarated by the tidal wave of support from fans of this story, both old and new.”
As Susanne Daniels, Global Head of Original Content, YouTube lauds in a statement of the Cobra Kai season 2 renewal:
“This series had all of the right elements from the very beginning — compelling characters, a storied rivalry, and the talented original stars.” Adding, “The way viewers have embraced the new twist on this beloved franchise has been nothing short of amazing, and we’re thrilled to partner with Sony TV, Overbrook and the extraordinary creative team led by Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg to create a second season.”
More as we have it.
Cobra Kai season 2 release date
Cobra Kai season 2 has not set a specific release date other than the declaration of it being in 2019. However, the show is confirmed to go into production this autumn, which makes a return around the same time next year – May 2019 – a realistic prospect.