Cobra Kai season four images tease the Netflix series’ return

Last Updated on November 11, 2021

2021 is set to wrap up with the release of season four of Cobra Kai on December 31, 2021, on Netflix and now PEOPLE Magazine has released exclusive first-look images from the upcoming season.

The images range from Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) attempting to do Daniel LaRusso’s (Ralph Macchio) famous crane kick from the first Karate Kid to enemies plotting with John Kreese (Martin Kove) meeting up with the latest blast from the past Cobra Kai cast addition, The Karate Kid Part III’s Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith). In regards to his return, writers and executive producers Josh Heald, Jon Hurwitz, and Hayden Schlossberg said, “Since the beginning of the series, we’ve been carefully orchestrating the right moment to unleash Cobra Kai dojo co-founder Terry Silver back into the universe. That moment is now. We can’t wait for the whole world to experience Thomas Ian Griffith’s majestic return to the franchise.” You can check out the first look images below!

According to a Netflix press release, season 4 of Cobra Kai declares “it’s not just a tournament, it’s a battle for the soul of the valley.” Per the official synopsis, “Season 4 finds the Miyagi-Do and Eagle Fang dojos joining forces to take down Cobra Kai at the All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament… and whoever loses must hang up their gi. As Samantha and Miguel try to maintain the dojo alliance and Robby goes all in at Cobra Kai, the fate of the Valley has never been more precarious. What tricks does Kreese have up his sleeve? Can Daniel and Johnny bury their decades-long hatchet to defeat Kreese? Or will Cobra Kai become the face of karate in the valley?”

Cobra Kai takes place over 30 years after the events of the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament, continuing the inescapable conflict between Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka). The third season finds everyone reeling in the aftermath of the violent high school brawl between their dojos, which has left Miguel in a precarious condition. While Daniel searches for answers in his past and Johnny seeks redemption, Kreese further manipulates his vulnerable students with his own vision of dominance. The soul of the Valley is at stake, and the fate of every student and sensei hangs in the balance. The series also stars Courtney Henggeler, Xolo Maridueña, Tanner Buchanan, Mary Mouser, Jacob Bertrand, Gianni Decenzo, Vanessa Rubio, Peyton List, and Martin Kove.

Are YOU ready for season four? The new season of Cobra Kai hits Netflix on December 31, 2021.