However, one of the most talked-about actors fans wanted to see return in Cobra Kai was Hilary Swank, who starred opposite Morita in 1994's The Next Karate Kid.

Cobra Kai co-creator Josh Heald is explaining why a Hilary Swank cameo never happened in the show's final season Swank, a two-time Oscar winner, played Julie Pierce in 1994's The Next Karate Kid ...

The creators of Netflix's karate hit didn't get far when they reached out to Swank, who played Julie Pierce in "The Next Karate Kid." The creators of Netflix's Cobra Kai managed to pack in an ...

The Oscar-winning actress opted not to return to her roots with a cameo in the Netflix series. Swank previously starred in 1994’s “The Next Karate Kid” in the lead role.

Three decades before starring in Fallout, Walton Goggins appeared in a martial arts sequel but never returned to the franchise.

In contrast, the Netflix series acts more as a true sequel, tying the who's who of the three films from 1984-1989, while ignoring 1994's The Next Karate Kid that starred Hilary Swank and marks Pat ...

Swank and Morita in The Next Karate Kid – Sony 6. The Next Karate Kid (1994) No matter how bad you think or remember The Next Karate Kid to be, trust us. It’s worse. Eventual Oscar winner ...

“Cobra Kai” creators say it was 'disappointing' Hilary Swank turned down an offer to return Kristen Baldwin June 18, 2025 Getty Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, and a hawk in 'The Next Karate Kid' ...

Kristen Baldwin Wed, June 18, 2025, 10:00 AM EDT Getty Pat Morita, Hilary Swank, and a hawk in 'The Next Karate Kid' ...