The Karate Kid movie saga returns for season 4 in December 2021, nearly a full year after Cobra Kai season 3 dropped on New Year's Day.
Cobra Kai season 4 picks up where season 3 left off: Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Johnny Lawrence (William Zabka) put an end to their lifelong rivalry and they agreed to combine their respective dojos and their students. With Senseis Lawrence and LaRusso pooling their skills and wisdom, they hope that the pupils of Eagle Fang Karate and Miyagi-Do will be able to defeat Cobra Kai in the 2019 All Valley Karate Championships. John Kreese (Martin Kove) pledged that he will finally leave the San Fernando Valley if Cobra Kai loses the tournament. But little do Daniel and Johnny know that Kreese called in Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith), his lifelong friend who was the villain in The Karate Kid Part III, to ensure Cobra Kai beats Lawrence and LaRusso.
On the line in Cobra Kai season 4 is the soul of the Valley and the futures of all of the kids who call Cobra Kai, Miyagi-Do, and Eagle Fang Karate their dojos at the All Valley Championships. Cobra Kai's massive cast will be back for season 4 and there are bound to be some surprises as well, but Cobra Kai's season 4 trailer gave fans plenty to sink an eagle's fangs into.
20. The All Valley Karate Championship Logo
Cobra Kai season 4's teaser opens with the promise that "karate is coming to the world's biggest stage": the All Valley Karate Championship. The All Valley Under 18 Karate Tournament has occurred three times in the franchise: In The Karate Kid and The Karate Kid Part III, both of which were won by Daniel LaRusso, and in Cobra Kai season 1, which was won by Miguel Diaz. However, the new logo may hint at a rebranding to "The All Valley Karate Championship." Eliminating the "Under 18" category could mean that adults may compete in their own division for the first time, which could result in a payoff of Daniel, Johnny, and Kreese's rivalry.
19. "Where Legends Are Born"
Cobra Kai season 4's trailer reminds us that the All Valley Tournament is "where legends are born" and the most iconic moment in the competition's history is still Daniel beating Johnny with a crane kick in 1984. This moment was repeatedly referenced in The Karate Kid movies and in Cobra Kai. Johnny even had Miguel use the crane kick to taunt Daniel en route to winning the championship in Cobra Kai season 1. Will one of their students unleash the crane kick again in Cobra Kai season 4?
18. Demetri Is Ready To Compete
Demetri (Gianni DeCenzo) is one of Miyagi-Do's unlikeliest success stories and Cobra Kai fans have watched the loquacious nerd gradually gain self-confidence as well as karate skills. Demetri even got the hottest girl at West Valley, Yasmine (Annalisa Cochrane), as his girlfriend. It looks like Demetri improves to the point where he's ready to compete in the All Valley in Cobra Kai season 4. Could Demetri be a dark horse to win the whole tournament?
17. Miguel Has Longer Hair And Is In Fighting Shape
Miguel Diaz (Xolo Mariduena) is the defending All Valley Champion and he not only looks like he grew his hair out but he's back in fighting trim in Cobra Kai season 4. Just months after he became champion, Miguel was nearly killed in the West Valley High Brawl. Johnny helped Miguel walk again thanks to his unorthodox rehab methods in Cobra Kai season 3 but he was still recovering physically and he wasn't competition-ready. It looks like Miguel's miraculous healing continues and he's ready to become a two-time All Valley Champion like Johnny and Daniel.
16. Sam Is Carrying The LaRusso All Valley Tournament Legacy
Samantha LaRusso (Mary Mo) is the first LaRusso to enter the All Valley Tournament since her father Daniel won his second championship in The Karate Kid Part III. Sam is not only carrying the LaRusso family legacy into the All Valley but also Miyagi-Do's reputation as their top student. If that isn't enough pressure, Sam is bound to face off against her arch-enemy Tory Nichols (Peyton List). Will Sam and Tory finally settle their differences in the tournament?
15. Daniel In His Miyagi-Do Gi
Daniel LaRusso is back in his classic Miyagi-Do attire of white gi and headband. LaRusso closed down Miyagi-Do in Cobra Kai season 3 but he regained his inspiration after a visit to Okinawa where he reunited with Kumiko (Tamlyn Tomita) and his old rival Chozen (Yuji Okumoto). Daniel also brought back new secrets of Miyagi-Do karate that he can impart to his students. Daniel also finally buried the hatchet with Johnny and it remains to be seen how long their alliance can last.
14. Johnny Is Back In Black
Johnny founded a new dojo, Eagle Fang Karate, in Cobra Kai season 3 and took red as his color, but it looks like Sensei Lawrence is back in black in Cobra Kai season 4. Johnny must have decided black is more badass and he won't allow John Kreese's Cobra Kai to have a monopoly on his favorite color. The fact that Johnny is wearing black could also be a hint that he could regain control of the Cobra Kai dojo in season 4 after Kreese stole it from him in season 2.
13. Kreese Returns To The All Valley (& Laughs)
John Kreese is smiling doesn't bode well since the dangerous old schemer usually knows something the others don't. Kreese's backstory was revealed and John consolidated his control over Cobra Kai in season 3 and his goal is to take over the Valley and teach his brand of "no mercy" karate to the "snowflake generation" of Gen-Z kids. Kreese also agreed that he would leave the Valley for good if Cobra Kai loses the All Valley Tournament in season 4. Of course, what Johnny and Daniel don't yet know is that Kreese called for backup and his old war buddy Terry Silver (Thomas Ian Griffith) will be back at his side in Cobra Kai season 4.
12. Tory Has Come To Fight
Tory is probably Kreese's favorite student and the evil sensei even ensured that Nichols returned to Cobra Kai in season 3. Tory hates Sam LaRusso with a ion and their paths are sure to collide again in Cobra Kai season 4. Tory may also be the most naturally gifted fighter in Cobra Kai so she is a favorite to win the All Valley Tournament. Cobra Kai season 4 may also explore more of Tory's troubled home life as well as her relationship with Robby.
11. Robby Has A New Haircut
It looks like Johnny's prodigal son, Robby Keene (Tanner Buchanan), has a new haircut in Cobra Kai season 4. Robby infamously had long hair in Cobra Kai seasons 1 and 2 and his hairstyle improved in season 3. Robby also spent time in juvie and was finally seduced by Kreese to the black and gold dojo, which allows Robby to reject his father. Robby also lost to Miguel in Cobra Kai season 1's All Valley and he's got an excellent shot of bringing the championship back to Cobra Kai in season 4.
