From Miguel and Johnny’s first meeting to Miguel’s injury, here are 11 Cobra Kai scenes in which the show copied the original Karate Kid movie.
Cobra Kai has referenced and even recreated dozens of scenes from The Karate Kid, the original Karate Kid movie. One of the best examples of how to reboot a beloved franchise into something that feels both fresh and true to the original, Cobra Kai reinvented Karate Kid by telling a story from Johnny Lawrence’s point of view. Despite revisiting all Daniel LaRusso Karate Kid movies, Cobra Kai has always felt like a direct continuation of the first Karate Kid, especially during season 1.
Cobra Kai has found the perfect balance between continuing the stories of iconic characters like Daniel LaRusso and Johnny Lawrence while also introducing new names that have now left their mark on the franchise, such as Miguel Diaz and Sam LaRusso. As a result, not even the most deep-cut Cobra KaiKarate Kid Easter eggs ever feel gratuitous but rather part of a strong world-building. Here are 11 Cobra Kai scenes that directly copy the first Karate Kid movie.
Johnny saved Miguel from Kyler and other bullies in Cobra Kai season 1, episode 1, a moment that set the stage for Miguel to become Johnny’s first student. This scene was direct recreation of when Mr. Miyagi saved Daniel LaRusso from Johnny Lawrence and the other Cobra Kai students on the night of the Halloween dance. The scene in which Johnny saves Miguel from Kyler also all but confirmed that Johnny would be Cobra Kai’s Mr. Miyagi, a surprising but genius creative decision that made the show into far more than just a Karate Kid sequel.
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