# Cobra Kai (2018–2025) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/cobra-kai/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-25

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 82% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 84% |
| Metascore | 78/100 |
| IMDb | 8.2/10 |
| Fan Score | 82% |
| Creator | Josh Heald & Hayden Schlossberg & Jon Hurwitz |
| Platform | Netflix |
| Genres | Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy |
| Seasons | 6 (65 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Cobra Kai (2018–2025) is a Action & Adventure, Drama, Comedy series created by Josh Heald & Hayden Schlossberg & Jon Hurwitz, streaming on Netflix. It holds a 82% Celluloid Score — Recommended — averaged from critic reviews (86%), audience ratings (84%), Metascore (78/100), IMDb (8.2/10), and fan ratings (82%) across 6 seasons.

## Critics consensus

The Karate Kid sequel series that became a multi-season underdog epic — dojos, rivalries, and surprisingly sharp character work.

## Synopsis

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.

## Cast

William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Peyton List, Jacob Bertrand, Gianni DeCenzo, Dallas Dupree Young

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Cobra Kai worth watching?**
Yes — Cobra Kai earns a 82% Celluloid Score (Recommended), averaged from critic 86%, audience 84%, Metascore 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10, and fan 82%. The Karate Kid sequel series that became a multi-season underdog epic — dojos, rivalries, and surprisingly sharp character work.

**Why is Cobra Kai so highly rated?**
Cobra Kai scores 82% because all five independent sources agree: critics 86%, audiences 84%, Metacritic 78/100, IMDb 8.2/10 and fan ratings 82%. The Karate Kid sequel series that became a multi-season underdog epic — dojos, rivalries, and surprisingly sharp character work. See the full breakdown on the Cobra Kai series page.

**Is Cobra Kai on Prime Video?**
No — Cobra Kai is not on Prime Video. It streams on Netflix, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Cobra Kai on Netflix?**
Yes — Cobra Kai is available on Netflix in many regions (catalogued under Netflix on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Netflix app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Cobra Kai come out?**
Cobra Kai first aired in 2018 and ran through 2025 (2018–2025). Created by Josh Heald & Hayden Schlossberg & Jon Hurwitz; it streams on Netflix today.

**How many seasons of Cobra Kai are there?**
Cobra Kai has 6 seasons across 65 episodes (2018–2025). Status: ended / complete.

**How long does it take to watch Cobra Kai?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Cobra Kai’s 65 episodes take roughly 49 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Cobra Kai?**
Cobra Kai streams on Netflix in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Netflix. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Cobra Kai?**
Cobra Kai stars William Zabka, Ralph Macchio, Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, and others. Created by Josh Heald & Hayden Schlossberg & Jon Hurwitz.

**How many episodes are in Cobra Kai?**
Cobra Kai has 65 episodes across 6 seasons (2018–2025).

**What is Cobra Kai 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 created Cobra Kai?**
Cobra Kai was created by Josh Heald & Hayden Schlossberg & Jon Hurwitz. It is a action & adventure, drama, comedy series from United States, primarily in English.

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