Cobra Kai continued one of the most iconic Karate Kid tropes: ending major story arcs with a high-stakes karate tournament.

But will "Cobra Kai" viewers be seeing another memorable member of the larger "Karate Kid" family join in the dojo fun when ...

Johnny first appeared in the original The Karate Kid, where he faced Daniel in the Under-18s All Valley Tournament, fighting for the Cobra Kai dojo under his mentor Kreese (Martin Kove).

When Netflix decided to give The Karate Kid a new lease on life with Cobra Kai, fans weren't sure if it would work out.

Then came the creative trio of Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz and Hayden Schlossberg, whose vision and unadulterated respect for The Karate Kid ultimately led Macchio and Zabka to climb aboard Cobra Kai.

This may be the end, but we’re not good at goodbyes…because COBRA KAI NEVER DIES! The final episodes of the greatest karate saga of ... after trying to land a kick, accidentally kills himself ...

A new life was breathed into The Karate Kid franchise when the first season of Cobra Kai was released in 2018.