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Cobra Kaihas made quite a name for itself among the audience. The series not only catered to the audience who already lovedThe Karate Kidfranchise from the 80s but also attracted a wide new fanbase. As the fifth season of the season is currently streaming on Netflix, Sony announced a brand new theatrical film based onThe Karate Kidfranchise. But just as everyone started to find its connections withCobra Kai, the co-creator of the show denied it and simply stated that he doesn’t know much about it.
The announcement of a new movie has left the audiences shocked as well as surprised. Soon after the co-creator of the show denied any involvement, the fans also took to Twitter to express how least excited they are for the movie.
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The upcoming movie is not a part of the Miyagi-verse
TheCobra Kaiseries serves as a direct sequel toThe Karate Kidfranchise that started in 1984 and ended with four movies in 1994. Comprising, they are called the Miyagi-verse. The series focuses on the lives of Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence after 30 years of the original movie. Although another movie starring Jackie Chan was released in 2010, it acted as a whole different plot and focused more on Kung Fu. If the reports are to be believed then this new movie is not connected to it.
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The news came soon after Sony announced the movie and a fan asked the creators of the show if it will be a part of it. The co-creator of the show Jon Hurwitz stated that he and the others would be happy to direct a movie on the Miyagi-verse but this is something else.
The guys and I would love to make Karate Kid and Cobra Kai movies and hope to someday. But this one isn’t from us or focused on the Cobra Kai cast. Don’t know much about it, but wish it well.#KarateKid#CobraKaihttps://t.co/pd2aYYAF0A
— Jon Hurwitz (@jonhurwitz)August 22, 2025
The announcement already invited a lot of backlashes. More precisely they are confused about how this movie can be an active part of the franchise without being connected toCobra Kai. Although the last movie of the franchise released in 2010 followed a different story and acted as a reboot, the chances are dim that this movie will also follow a similar path.
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The Cobra Kai fans blast the upcoming movie
As soon as the co-creator ofCobra KaiJon Hurwitz denied any connection of the movie with the Netflix series, the fans took to Twitter to express their disappointment. They took no time to express that the movie’s bound to fail if it doesn’t follow theCobra Kaistoryline.
So sad to hear this. The Miyagi-Verse should be the only path for the Karate Kid moving forward. Why do this?!? Even if it’s a prequel…has@SonyPicturesseen the flashback scenes in@CobraKaiSeries? This makes NO sense!!
— Cobra Guy (@CobraGuy22)July 11, 2025
Jeez. Talk about fast-tracking. I feel (at this point) it’s a bit dis-respectful, that they’re going ahead with a Netflix Karate Kid film, when Cobra Kai isn’t even finished yet.. But I guess I’m a madman for thinking so 😏
— Christian Krogh Denmark (@KroghMusic)July 23, 2025
Sony rarely make sense , this is the company that makes Spiderman Universe movies without Spiderman.
— Daemon Blackfyre 🐉🗡️ #TeamBlack (@Daemon_Black7)June 04, 2025
I guess once all their other content comes out we’ll all just have to pick and choose what actually makes sense on our own and leave the rest 🤷♂️. For me, just the original KK movies and CK series. The rest can go straight to the 🗑
They’re just riding the success coattails of CK. It will fail.
— Frank (@Frank_Shattuck)July 09, 2025
Recently the Daniel LaRusso actor Ralph Macchio also said that with theCobra Kai, there are also chances for a potentialKarate Kid Cinematic Universewith numerous series and spin-offs. Now it will be interesting to know which direction Sony follows for this upcoming venture.
The Karate Kid is slated to be released on July 28, 2025.
All the seasons of Cobra Kai are streaming on Netflix.
Source:Twitter
Subham Mandal
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Subham Mandal is currently working as a content writer for FandomWire with an ardent interest in the world of pop culture. He has written more than 1000 articles on different spheres of modern pop culture and is currently pursuing a Bachelor of Arts degree in English. He’s also an experienced student journalist having demonstrated work experience with the Times of India. He aspires to be a column writer in the future.
