The season culminates in an international showdown as the dojos compete for a spot in the prestigious tournament. Production & Locations

Filming for this season took place between September and December 2021. While the story is set in California, much of the production was based in . Specific scenes intended to be in Mexico were filmed over a two-day period in Puerto Rico . Series Status

(Ralph Macchio) enlists his former rival Chozen Toguchi (Yuji Okumoto) to help dismantle Silver's empire.

Season 5 follows the aftermath of the All Valley Tournament, where (Thomas Ian Griffith) takes sole control of the Cobra Kai dojo and begins an aggressive expansion across the San Fernando Valley.

: Netflix renewed the series for a sixth and final season in January 2023.