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Cobra Kaiseason 6 part 1 is on the way, andScreen Ranthas a first listen to a selection from its soundtrack. Longtime series composers Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg return once again forCobra Kaiseason 6, this time with a Grammy nomination and an Emmy win under their belts for their work onWeird: The Al Yankovic Story. Birenberg and Robinson have also co-scoredTwisted Metal,Obliterated,andBumper in Berlin, among other projects.
Screen Rantis excited to offer a first listen to a soundtrack single fromCobra Kaiseason 6, part 1. “Heart of the Cobra” is an ‘80s-tinged piece that sets the stage for what audiences can expect whenCobra Kaiseason 6 part 1 drops on Netflix on July 18. Check out the single below, and get ready to stream it on digital platforms when it is released on July 12. It’s a perfect primer for new episodes ofCobra Kai, and a good reason to get excited forZach Robinson and Leo Birenberg’sYour Friendly Neighborhood Spider-Manscore.
Why Karate Kid 2025 Is In Cobra Kai’s Debt
In 2022, anewKarate Kidmoviewas reportedly in development, and the return of Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan was announced with fanfare the following year. Jackie Chan’sThe Karate Kidreboot was well-received, but Macchio has always been the franchise’s most iconic face. Still, if it weren’t forCobra Kai, audiences wouldn’t have seen Macchio in action as Daniel LaRusso since 1989’sThe Karate Kid III.It wasCobra Kaithat reintroduced audiences to Macchio’s LaRusso and made his return in the upcomingKarate Kidfilm something to celebrate.
Given the importance the spinoff series has had in keeping the name ofKarate Kidalive, it’s surprising that there is reportedlynoCobra KaiandKarate Kid 2025connectionin terms of story. Not only hasCobra Kaibring Daniel LaRusso back into the fold, but it has also explored the lives of dozens of big and small characters from the original film trilogy alike. The show has kept more than the name ofThe Karate Kidalive—it has kept the movies’ concepts, characters, and feeling fresh in audience’s minds (even the Jackie Chan reboot was released back in 2010).
In the same way thatCobra Kaihas upheldThe Karate Kid’s characters and ideas, Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg have kept the feel of the beloved films alive through music. “Heart of the Cobra” is a perfect example of how the composers have worked in tandem withCobra Kai’s classic rock soundtrackto revisit the feel of the 1980s’ movies while navigating the emotional ups and downs of the modern-day series. With installments of the season 6 soundtrack to follow “Heart of the Cobra”, fans of the series can enjoy the wait for the newKarate Kidmovie with the music of Robinson and Birenberg.
Cobra Kaiseason 6 part 1 drops July 19 on Netflix. “Heart of the Cobra” by Zach Robinson and Leo Birenberg will hit digital platforms on July 12, followed on July 19 by theCobra Kai: Season 6, Part 1soundtrack album, courtesy of Sony Pictures Entertainment’s Madison Gate Records.
Cobra Kai
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Cobra Kai is a sequel series continuing the narrative of the Karate Kid saga, set 30 years after the 1984 All Valley Karate Tournament. It focuses on Johnny Lawrence seeking redemption by reopening the Cobra Kai dojo, reigniting his rivalry with Daniel LaRusso, who strives to maintain balance in his life.
