While many fans believe it was Netflix that decided to cancel the series with its sixth season, showrunner John Hurwitz has explained that it wasn't the platform that set the terms for its farewell, but the creators themselves.

Co-creator Josh Heald told TV Insider it was a no-brainer for producers to find a way to honor McQueen and his Karate Kid character, but they were actually working hard to include

The Cobra Kai family lost an original member of the dojo when actor Chad McQueen passed away at the age of 63 on September 11, 2024. The son of Hollywood icon Steve McQueen, Chad succumbed to organ failure after sustaining an injury from a fall in 2020,

Cobra Kai season six featured a moving title card at the end of part two's first episode but who was Chad McQueen?