The upcoming movie titled “Karate Kid: Legends” seems set to make a splash at the box office for Sony Pictures, though it may not secure the top position. This newest addition to the beloved Karate Kid series brings together the storylines from its two predecessors, featuring stars Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan. Released only three months after Netflix’s “Cobra Kai” concluded its six-season run, “Karate Kid: Legends” is aiming to capitalize on the goodwill generated by the series.
Based on reports by Variety, the new Karate Kid movie titled “Karate Kid: Legends” is projected to earn around $25 million in its opening weekend, with potential estimates reaching up to $30 million. The film’s Thursday preview screenings yielded $2.3 million. However, even on the optimistic end of these predictions, “Legends” will fall short of setting a new best opening for the Karate Kid franchise, a record previously held by 2010’s “The Karate Kid,” which raked in an impressive $55 million during its first weekend. Despite not dethroning “Lilo & Stitch” as the top movie of the weekend, “Legends” poses strong competition for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” for the second spot.
‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Box Office Prospects
The reported production cost of “Karate Kid: Legends” is $40 million, excluding advertising expenses. Dividing this cost among cinema owners, a domestic opening weekend gross of $25 to $30 million indicates positive reception for the film and increases the likelihood of a sequel. Sony Pictures appears to have started a new franchise with “Karate Kid: Legends,” and they could potentially link a sequel with the “Cobra Kai” series by incorporating more popular characters from both franchises.
The success of “Cobra Kai” significantly influenced the marketing strategy for “Karate Kid: Legends,” as the trailers heavily emphasized the reunion of Ralph Macchio with Jackie Chan, one of the original leads from the 2010 version of “The Karate Kid.” Initially planned for release in December 2024, “Legends” was pushed back to summer 2025 to make room for the final season of “Cobra Kai,” which aired in February 2025.
Over the next few weeks, everyone will be eagerly watching how well “Karate Kid: Legends” performs. With the enthusiastic “Cobra Kai” fanbase attending its premiere, “Legends” now depends on positive word of mouth to keep its momentum going. Critics’ reviews have been rather divided, with the movie currently rated at 54% on Rotten Tomatoes. Primarily a family film geared towards a younger audience, it will face increased competition in the upcoming weeks due to the releases of “How to Train Your Dragon” and “Elio”. In the fight for success, “Karate Kid: Legends” should brace itself for some tough rivalry.
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2025-05-30 22:05