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IGN’s Best Reviewed Movies of 2020

Let's look back at the films released (both theatrically and streaming) this year that were scored the best of the best by IGN's critics, from Tenet to Wonder Woman 1984.

IGN’s Best Reviewed Movies of 2020

Let's look back at the films released (both theatrically and streaming) this year that were scored the best of the best by IGN's critics, from Tenet to Wonder Woman 1984.

The Boys: Why Black Noir Has a Surprising Weakness

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Boys: Season 2: Episode 7! Be sure to check out our review of Episode 7 right here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] The penultimate episode of The Boys Season 2 packs in some pretty big twists, but perhaps none weirder and more unexpected than the reveal of Black Noir's secret weakness. That's right, Black Noir, the show's ruthless, Batman-like superhero, was just brought down by a candy bar. Specifically, an Almond Joy. Read on for a closer look at this goofy plot twist and an explanation of why this powerful killer has such a strange form of Kryptonite. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-boys-season-2-gallery&captions=true"]

The Origin of Black Noir's Nut Allergy

Episode 7 nearly culminates in the death of Starlight at Black Noir's hands. Only a last-minute intervention by Queen Maeve and a strategically deployed Almond Joy candy bar saves the day. How did this unexpected plot twist come about? It certainly wasn't inspired by the comics. Showrunner Eric Kripke told IGN it was instead an embellishment inspired by the fact that actor Nathan Mitchell actually suffers from a nut allergy in real life. "Yeah, we came up with it," said Kripke. "Actually, the actors and I were all at Comic-Con promoting Season 1, and Nathan Mitchell, the actor who plays Black Noir, has a very severe nut allergy. And I had just learned that at Comic-Con. You know, if someone has a granola bar with nuts he's literally gotta back away from it, cause it's like a vampire with garlic. And [series star] Karl [Urban] started laughing and said, 'You should really give that to Black Noir as his Kryptonite.' And my response was, 'That's a brilliant idea.'" Kripke continued, "I mean, everyone thinks that a superhero's weakness is going to be this really exotic thing, and it's just so funny to me that it's actually a very common thing that is thousands of people's Kryptonite. People are just sometimes born with nut allergies, like Nathan, like the actual real-life Black Noir. So we gave it to him as his weakness and if you go back and watch the episodes again, if you remember when he goes down to crime analytics in Episode 4, and Anika, the tech there, is eating an Almond Joy, and he holds out the garbage can like, 'Put that thing away!'" [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/24/amazons-the-boys-season-2-review"]

The True Significance of the Nut Allergy

While the nut allergy is mostly played for laughs in this episode, it does potentially have significant ramifications for Black Noir and his role in the series. As we've explored before, Black Noir serves a very specific function in the original comic. He's a deranged clone of Homelander tasked with keeping an eye on Vought's most famous creation and killing him if he ever threatens the company. It's always been a mystery as to how closely the Amazon series is adapting the source material in that regard, and this episode suggests not very. The takeaway from Black Noir's ignominious defeat here is that he probably isn't a Homelander clone. We've already seen him take some serious damage over the course of Season 2, and the fact that he suffers a nut allergy where Homelander himself is seemingly without any weakness suggests the two characters don't share the same powers or genetic makeup. On top of that, we catch a glimpse of Black Noir's unmasked face in this scene. While he's clearly covered in scars, Black Noir appears to be Black (as is Mitchell himself), so that would seem to suggest the series is moving in a very different direction with the character. It certainly wouldn't be the first time the Amazon series has altered the comic's story. And with so much emphasis on the reveal that Homelander fathered a superhuman son, the Amazon series may not need the Homelander clone angle. For more on The Boys, check out our review of Season 2, Episode 7, and read up on Stormfront's comic book background. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

The Boys: Why Black Noir Has a Surprising Weakness

Warning: This article contains spoilers for The Boys: Season 2: Episode 7! Be sure to check out our review of Episode 7 right here. [poilib element="accentDivider"] The penultimate episode of The Boys Season 2 packs in some pretty big twists, but perhaps none weirder and more unexpected than the reveal of Black Noir's secret weakness. That's right, Black Noir, the show's ruthless, Batman-like superhero, was just brought down by a candy bar. Specifically, an Almond Joy. Read on for a closer look at this goofy plot twist and an explanation of why this powerful killer has such a strange form of Kryptonite. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-boys-season-2-gallery&captions=true"]

The Origin of Black Noir's Nut Allergy

Episode 7 nearly culminates in the death of Starlight at Black Noir's hands. Only a last-minute intervention by Queen Maeve and a strategically deployed Almond Joy candy bar saves the day. How did this unexpected plot twist come about? It certainly wasn't inspired by the comics. Showrunner Eric Kripke told IGN it was instead an embellishment inspired by the fact that actor Nathan Mitchell actually suffers from a nut allergy in real life. "Yeah, we came up with it," said Kripke. "Actually, the actors and I were all at Comic-Con promoting Season 1, and Nathan Mitchell, the actor who plays Black Noir, has a very severe nut allergy. And I had just learned that at Comic-Con. You know, if someone has a granola bar with nuts he's literally gotta back away from it, cause it's like a vampire with garlic. And [series star] Karl [Urban] started laughing and said, 'You should really give that to Black Noir as his Kryptonite.' And my response was, 'That's a brilliant idea.'" Kripke continued, "I mean, everyone thinks that a superhero's weakness is going to be this really exotic thing, and it's just so funny to me that it's actually a very common thing that is thousands of people's Kryptonite. People are just sometimes born with nut allergies, like Nathan, like the actual real-life Black Noir. So we gave it to him as his weakness and if you go back and watch the episodes again, if you remember when he goes down to crime analytics in Episode 4, and Anika, the tech there, is eating an Almond Joy, and he holds out the garbage can like, 'Put that thing away!'" [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/08/24/amazons-the-boys-season-2-review"]

The True Significance of the Nut Allergy

While the nut allergy is mostly played for laughs in this episode, it does potentially have significant ramifications for Black Noir and his role in the series. As we've explored before, Black Noir serves a very specific function in the original comic. He's a deranged clone of Homelander tasked with keeping an eye on Vought's most famous creation and killing him if he ever threatens the company. It's always been a mystery as to how closely the Amazon series is adapting the source material in that regard, and this episode suggests not very. The takeaway from Black Noir's ignominious defeat here is that he probably isn't a Homelander clone. We've already seen him take some serious damage over the course of Season 2, and the fact that he suffers a nut allergy where Homelander himself is seemingly without any weakness suggests the two characters don't share the same powers or genetic makeup. On top of that, we catch a glimpse of Black Noir's unmasked face in this scene. While he's clearly covered in scars, Black Noir appears to be Black (as is Mitchell himself), so that would seem to suggest the series is moving in a very different direction with the character. It certainly wouldn't be the first time the Amazon series has altered the comic's story. And with so much emphasis on the reveal that Homelander fathered a superhuman son, the Amazon series may not need the Homelander clone angle. For more on The Boys, check out our review of Season 2, Episode 7, and read up on Stormfront's comic book background. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jesse is a mild-mannered staff writer for IGN. Allow him to lend a machete to your intellectual thicket by following @jschedeen on Twitter.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Minecraft DLC Fighters’ Release Date Announced

Nintendo has announced that Minecraft's DLC fighters, including Steve, Alex, Zombie, and Enderman, will be available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on October 13, 2020, for those who own the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2. It will also be available for $5.99 USD for those who don't. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's director Masahiro Sakurai also broke down these new Minecraft characters, including that they will look and act just like they do in their game, from the way their elbows and knees don't bend to how  they walk. You can even tilt his head up as you can in Minecraft. Steve is one of the available variations of this Minecraft fighter and the one we will be referencing in this article, and he isn't the best jumper. In fact, he can't even make it up to a platform on a single jump, and will need a mid-air jump to do so. This smaller jump, however, is perfect for him getting on the block he can create in game. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/01/super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-reveal-trailer"] His sword will be used in neutral attacks, smash attacks, and air attacks. While they don't have the best range, they do pack a ton of power. His axe is used for attacks overhead, and it can be used as an up tilt attack to juggle opponents. The pickaxe will be used in dash attacks, forward air attacks, and back air attacks. As in Minecraft, you will be able to use Craft to strengthen your tools/weapons. They will power up in the following order: wood, stone, iron, gold, and diamond. These tools and weapons have limited durability, so they will break, and can leave you fighting bare-handed, which makes you much weaker. Luckily, if one tool breaks, you can still use the others. Steve's down tilt attack used flint and steel, setting a fire in front of you. The up smash attack is the magma block, the down smash attack is the lava bucket, the down air attack is the anvil, the grab uses the fishing rod, the forward and up throws use a piston, and the down throw summons an anvil to flatten opponents. The special attacks include Mine (B on ground), Craft (B at crafting table), Create Block (B midair), Minecart (Left or Right + B), Elytra (Up + B), and TNT (Down + B). With Mine, you will dig in front of you to collect materials, and a different tool will be used depending on the ground/wall you are trying to mine. Different levels will feature more of specific materials, so your tactics will have to slightly change depending on where you fight. If you choose a Battlefield-form level, the materials will "appear at a pre-determined rate" to cut out some of the randomness. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-dlc-fighters-screenshots&captions=true"] Once you have sufficiently mined enough materials, you can craft to make tools. As previously mentioned, your tools can break, so you will need to make more at the crafting table that will always appear by your start point, but you can summon it by using Shield+B. The highest-quality took will be crafted from the materials you have, and you can also repair tools before they break to avoid having to craft a new one. Also, if you want to mine diamonds to craft the best tools. you have to dig longer on each surface. Creating Blocks is another unique feature of the Minecraft characters, and also used materials you gather to build. If you hold B, you can also create blocks while moving. This feature made it so Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's developers had to rework every level to make this new move function properly. Placing blocks can create many more exciting opportunities to defeat your opponent, but there is a limit to where you can build which is identified by a pink line on blocks that get to close to the limit. It's also important to note that you will use the lowest level of materials when building blocks, but if you run out, you will start using your more valuable materials. So, make sure to pay attention when building block so you don't ruin future opportunities for yourself. There will be a bar above your character's icon on the bottom that will let you know what materials you currently posses. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/02/minecraft-steve-breaks-into-super-smash-bros-ultimate-nvc-528"] The Final Smash is called House of Boom. Once activated, you will summon a giant piston that will send your opponent flying in to the House of Boom. This room is filled with TNT, Zombies, and Creepers that will all explode while you eat a victory steak. Only one opponent can be trapped in the House of Boom, but others can be hit by the initial attack. The new stage that arrives with these Minecraft characters is Minecraft World, and it features one of six biomes from Minecraft - Plains, Birch Forest, Savanna, Taiga, Snowy Tundra, and Stone Shore - that are randomly chosen for each match. There will also be new Spirits, Challenges, and new songs. Since the slower paced songs from Minecraft would not quite fit, according to Sakurai, seven tracks have been included from Minecraft Earth and Minecraft Dungeons - Halland/Dalarna, Earth Clockwork Crafter, Toys on a Tear, Dance of the Blocks, Glide, and The Arch-Illager [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/12/06/super-smash-bros-ultimate-review"] There will also be new Mii Fighters, including Minecraft's Creeper (Brawler), Pig (Brawler), and Diamond Armor (Swordfighter), The Tower of Daruga's Gil (Swordfighter), Bomberman (Brawler), and Travis from No More Heroes (Swordfighter). These will also be available on October 13, 2020, for $0.75 USD. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate: Minecraft DLC Fighters’ Release Date Announced

Nintendo has announced that Minecraft's DLC fighters, including Steve, Alex, Zombie, and Enderman, will be available in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate on October 13, 2020, for those who own the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate Fighters Pass Vol. 2. It will also be available for $5.99 USD for those who don't. Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's director Masahiro Sakurai also broke down these new Minecraft characters, including that they will look and act just like they do in their game, from the way their elbows and knees don't bend to how  they walk. You can even tilt his head up as you can in Minecraft. Steve is one of the available variations of this Minecraft fighter and the one we will be referencing in this article, and he isn't the best jumper. In fact, he can't even make it up to a platform on a single jump, and will need a mid-air jump to do so. This smaller jump, however, is perfect for him getting on the block he can create in game. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/01/super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-reveal-trailer"] His sword will be used in neutral attacks, smash attacks, and air attacks. While they don't have the best range, they do pack a ton of power. His axe is used for attacks overhead, and it can be used as an up tilt attack to juggle opponents. The pickaxe will be used in dash attacks, forward air attacks, and back air attacks. As in Minecraft, you will be able to use Craft to strengthen your tools/weapons. They will power up in the following order: wood, stone, iron, gold, and diamond. These tools and weapons have limited durability, so they will break, and can leave you fighting bare-handed, which makes you much weaker. Luckily, if one tool breaks, you can still use the others. Steve's down tilt attack used flint and steel, setting a fire in front of you. The up smash attack is the magma block, the down smash attack is the lava bucket, the down air attack is the anvil, the grab uses the fishing rod, the forward and up throws use a piston, and the down throw summons an anvil to flatten opponents. The special attacks include Mine (B on ground), Craft (B at crafting table), Create Block (B midair), Minecart (Left or Right + B), Elytra (Up + B), and TNT (Down + B). With Mine, you will dig in front of you to collect materials, and a different tool will be used depending on the ground/wall you are trying to mine. Different levels will feature more of specific materials, so your tactics will have to slightly change depending on where you fight. If you choose a Battlefield-form level, the materials will "appear at a pre-determined rate" to cut out some of the randomness. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=super-smash-bros-ultimate-minecraft-dlc-fighters-screenshots&captions=true"] Once you have sufficiently mined enough materials, you can craft to make tools. As previously mentioned, your tools can break, so you will need to make more at the crafting table that will always appear by your start point, but you can summon it by using Shield+B. The highest-quality took will be crafted from the materials you have, and you can also repair tools before they break to avoid having to craft a new one. Also, if you want to mine diamonds to craft the best tools. you have to dig longer on each surface. Creating Blocks is another unique feature of the Minecraft characters, and also used materials you gather to build. If you hold B, you can also create blocks while moving. This feature made it so Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's developers had to rework every level to make this new move function properly. Placing blocks can create many more exciting opportunities to defeat your opponent, but there is a limit to where you can build which is identified by a pink line on blocks that get to close to the limit. It's also important to note that you will use the lowest level of materials when building blocks, but if you run out, you will start using your more valuable materials. So, make sure to pay attention when building block so you don't ruin future opportunities for yourself. There will be a bar above your character's icon on the bottom that will let you know what materials you currently posses. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/10/02/minecraft-steve-breaks-into-super-smash-bros-ultimate-nvc-528"] The Final Smash is called House of Boom. Once activated, you will summon a giant piston that will send your opponent flying in to the House of Boom. This room is filled with TNT, Zombies, and Creepers that will all explode while you eat a victory steak. Only one opponent can be trapped in the House of Boom, but others can be hit by the initial attack. The new stage that arrives with these Minecraft characters is Minecraft World, and it features one of six biomes from Minecraft - Plains, Birch Forest, Savanna, Taiga, Snowy Tundra, and Stone Shore - that are randomly chosen for each match. There will also be new Spirits, Challenges, and new songs. Since the slower paced songs from Minecraft would not quite fit, according to Sakurai, seven tracks have been included from Minecraft Earth and Minecraft Dungeons - Halland/Dalarna, Earth Clockwork Crafter, Toys on a Tear, Dance of the Blocks, Glide, and The Arch-Illager [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2018/12/06/super-smash-bros-ultimate-review"] There will also be new Mii Fighters, including Minecraft's Creeper (Brawler), Pig (Brawler), and Diamond Armor (Swordfighter), The Tower of Daruga's Gil (Swordfighter), Bomberman (Brawler), and Travis from No More Heroes (Swordfighter). These will also be available on October 13, 2020, for $0.75 USD. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Have a tip for us? Want to discuss a possible story? Please send an email to newstips@ign.com. Adam Bankhurst is a news writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @AdamBankhurst and on Twitch.

Fast 9 Release Date Delayed to May 2021

UPDATE: Universal Pictures has once again delayed the theatrical release of Fast 9, but this time not as dramatically as they did back in March. Fast 9 will now open May 28, 2021, which is Memorial Day weekend in the United States. F9 was previously slated to open April 2, 2021, after being delayed to that date from its original May 22, 2020 slot. Our original report follows. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Universal Pictures has announced that Fast 9, the Fast and Furious sequel originally set for a release this May, will now be released in April 2021, in response to actions taken around the world concerning the novel coronavirus COVID-19. Fast 9, the 10th film in the Fast and Furious franchise, was originally meant for a theatrical release on May 22, 2020. However, a statement from Universal Pictures sent to IGN confirmed that "We are moving the global release date to April 2021, with North America opening on April 2." Universal explained the reasoning behind the delay, saying "It's become clear that it won't be possible for all of our fans around the world to see the film this May." [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/01/31/f9-fast-furious-9-official-trailer-1"] The full statement reads:
To our family of Fast fans everywhere,   We feel all the love and the anticipation you have for the next chapter in our saga.    That’s why it’s especially tough to let you know that we have to move the release date of the film.  It’s become clear that it won’t be possible for all of our fans around the world to see the film this May.    We are moving the global release date to April 2021, with North America opening on April 2.   While we know there is disappointment in having to wait a little while longer, this move is made with the safety of everyone as our foremost consideration.    Moving will allow our global family to experience our new chapter together.  We’ll see you next spring.    Much love, Your Fast Family
[widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=from-groot-to-dominic-toretto-vin-diesels-8-best-roles&captions=true"] Fans of the Fast franchise were particularly excited for Fast 9's release following the reveal of a major character's return in the debut trailer. Fast 9's director described why that character's return had to happen, while star Vin Diesel has continued to look toward the future of the franchise, having recently discussed whether Fast 10 could be split into two films. Just days ago reports suggested that Universal's Fast 9 and Disney's Black Widow wouldn't see delays due to COVID-19, and while Black Widow's release remains unchanged, Fast 9 is not the only film to see delays. In terms of other delays, A Quiet Place II was delayed a week before its release while No Time to Die was delayed to November 2020. IGN recently spoke with several film industry experts about the potential impact on the film industry of COVID-19. The NBA has also indefinitely suspended its season due to COVID-19, while the gaming industry has seen the cancellation of E3 2020 and a postponement of the Game Developers Conference. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Jonathon Dornbush is IGN's Senior News Editor, host of Podcast Beyond! and an avid member of the Fast Family. Talk to him about the series on Twitter @jmdornbush.

The Flash Movie: Billy Crudup Expected to Return as Barry Allen’s Dad

Billy Crudup is expected to reprise his role as Barry Allen's dad in the upcoming, standalone The Flash movie starring Ezra Miller. Crudup previously played Allen's father in the 2017 Justice League movie. Crudup signed on for the role of Henry Allen back in 2016 but had reportedly moved on from the role after portraying the character in one scene in Justice League. The Hollywood Reporter says Crudup signed a new deal for The Flash movie, and he'll work alongside Flash actor Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck's Batman, and Michael Keaton's Batman. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-flash-movies-possible-dceu-cameos&captions=true"] Crudup had been cast by original Flash director Rick Famuyiwa in 2016 but Famuyiwa departed from that project the same year. That's where The Flash's production problems began. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein stepped into the role of director in 2018 but left a year later in 2019. The film's current director, Andy Muschietti (It: Chapter One, It: Chapter Two) stepped into the role in 2019 and the movie is now expected to release in 2022. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/12/the-flash-movie-features-lots-of-superheroes-and-will-restart-the-dceu-dc-fandome"] The script is being written by Christina Hodson, who wrote last year's Birds of Prey, and will center around Barry Allen going back in time as the Flash to stop his mother from being murdered. It makes sense that Henry Allen will have a role in this story considering he had last been seen behind bars for committing that murder. Fans of the Flash know that's not exactly the case but only time will tell if the Flash is able to actually change the past. The Flash is expected to release in 2022. For more of The Flash, read about how the movie "restarts everything," but doesn't forget about the past, and then read about Batfleck's "substantial" role in the film. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes

The Flash Movie: Billy Crudup Expected to Return as Barry Allen’s Dad

Billy Crudup is expected to reprise his role as Barry Allen's dad in the upcoming, standalone The Flash movie starring Ezra Miller. Crudup previously played Allen's father in the 2017 Justice League movie. Crudup signed on for the role of Henry Allen back in 2016 but had reportedly moved on from the role after portraying the character in one scene in Justice League. The Hollywood Reporter says Crudup signed a new deal for The Flash movie, and he'll work alongside Flash actor Ezra Miller, Ben Affleck's Batman, and Michael Keaton's Batman. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=the-flash-movies-possible-dceu-cameos&captions=true"] Crudup had been cast by original Flash director Rick Famuyiwa in 2016 but Famuyiwa departed from that project the same year. That's where The Flash's production problems began. John Francis Daley and Jonathan Goldstein stepped into the role of director in 2018 but left a year later in 2019. The film's current director, Andy Muschietti (It: Chapter One, It: Chapter Two) stepped into the role in 2019 and the movie is now expected to release in 2022. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2020/09/12/the-flash-movie-features-lots-of-superheroes-and-will-restart-the-dceu-dc-fandome"] The script is being written by Christina Hodson, who wrote last year's Birds of Prey, and will center around Barry Allen going back in time as the Flash to stop his mother from being murdered. It makes sense that Henry Allen will have a role in this story considering he had last been seen behind bars for committing that murder. Fans of the Flash know that's not exactly the case but only time will tell if the Flash is able to actually change the past. The Flash is expected to release in 2022. For more of The Flash, read about how the movie "restarts everything," but doesn't forget about the past, and then read about Batfleck's "substantial" role in the film. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley LeBlanc is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes

Netflix’s Cobra Kai Season 3 Release Date Revealed, Season 4 Announced

Netflix has revealed the release date for the upcoming third season of Cobra Kai which will arrive on January 8, 2021. It has also been renewed for a fourth season, Netflix confirmed. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=netflix-spotlight-august-2020&captions=true"] Originally a YouTube Red original, Netflix acquired Cobra Kai earlier this year and will be the exclusive streaming platform for the third season and beyond. The first two seasons were recently added to Netflix in August, so you can catch up on the series before Season 3's launch next year. Cobra Kai takes place some 30 years after the events of the original Karate Kid and follows Johnny Lawrence (still played by William Zabka) who is still deeply affected by his defeat to Daniel LaRusso (played by Ralph Macchio) after so many years have passed. Johnny reopens the Cobra Kai dojo and begins mentoring a group of young students, while his rival Daniel trains his estranged son. It seems these two are forever intertwined by fate. [ignvideo width=610 height=374 url=https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/03/27/cobra-kai-season-2-clip-featuring-mr-miyagi-flashback] Season 3 will focus on the aftermath of the brawl between the two dojos that occurred at the end of Season 2, leaving Miguel in critical condition. We'll surely learn more about Daniel's past and continue Johnny's redemption arc, all while battling against Kreese who seeks to bring Cobra Kai back to its original, ruthless form. Cobra Kai will also be receiving a spin-off game titled Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues, a two-player beat-em-up style game in the vein of Double Dragon that features eight playable characters including Johnny Lawrence, Daniel LaRusso, and more fighting across 28 story missions. Cobra Kai: The Karate Kid Saga Continues releases on October 27, 2020, for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=cobra-kai-the-karate-kid-saga-continues-screenshots-and-box-art&captions=true"] For more Cobra Kai, check out our Cobra Kai Season 1 review and Cobra Kai Season 2 review. [poilib element="accentDivider"] Matthew Adler is a Features, News, Previews, and Review writer for IGN. You can follow him on Twitter @MatthewAdler and watch him stream on Twitch.