Sony’s “Karate Kid: Legends” opened to a modest $21 million at the domestic box office, falling short of expectations despite positive audience reactions. The film, starring Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, carries a relatively low production budget of $45 million.
The sequel picks up three years after the conclusion of “Cobra Kai,” with a new student joining Daniel LaRusso (Macchio) and Mr. Han (Chan). Despite this, attendance was limited to fans of the franchise, and the film did not beat Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” reboot at the box office.
In second place, “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” added $27.3 million from 3,861 theaters, while a new supernatural horror film “Bring Her Back” launched in fifth place with $7 million from 2,449 screens. Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme” opened in limited release with $570,000 from six screens, with plans to expand its footprint next weekend.
The box office is riding high overall, with revenues up 25.5% from last year, but still 27% behind 2019. Experts say the momentum is fragile and hopes are placed on blockbuster hopefuls like “Jurassic World Rebirth,” “Fantastic Four: The First Steps,” and “Superman” to continue the boom times.
Source: https://variety.com/2025/film/box-office/lilo-stitch-box-office-champion-karate-kid-legends-opening-1236415221