Sony’sKarate Kid: Legendsfound itself in an unenviable position this week, as it debuted domestically in the wake of the biggest Memorial Day box office in recorded history. It wasn’t a complete washout, however, as it delivered a steady performance in the tailwind of two massive holdover hits, taking the third spot on the domestic charts in its debut weekend.Karate Kid: Legendsgrossed an estimated $21 millionin its first three days of release, which is less than half of what the franchise’s previous installment,The Karate Kid, generated in its opening weekend back in 2010.
StarringJaden SmithandJackie Chan, that film concluded its global run with over $350 million. Chan returns forLegends, which also brings back the original series’ star,Ralph Macchio, and introduces newcomerBen Wangto the long-running franchise. Directed byJonathan Entwistle, the movie opened tomixed reviews, butearned a solid response from audiences. It currently holds a borderline “rotten” 59% score onRotten Tomatoes, but its audience rating on the aggregator website stands at 90%.Legendsalso earned a strong A- CinemaScore from opening day crowds, which bodes well for its future.
Retaining its box office crown, Disney’sLilo & Stitchremake grossed an estimated $63 millionin its sophomore frame, after having made over $145 million last weekend. The remake’srunning domestic haul now stands at a spectacular $280 million-plus; it should pass the $300 million mark in a couple of days. Globally, the movie shot past the $600 million milestone, on the back of incredible audience support. In second place,Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoninggrossed just over $27 millionin its second weekend, taking itsrunning domestic haul past the $120 million milestone. The older-skewing franchise typically legs it out at the box office, and this one — marketed as the final installment — has a long road ahead of it, considering its reported budget of $400 million.
Two Horror Movies Rounded Out the Top Five List
The fourth spot was claimed byFinal Destination Bloodlines, which grossed over $10 million in its third weekend, pushing itsrunning domestic total past the $110 million milestone. Having already established itself as the franchise’s biggest hit, the stupendously-reviewed horror sequel also passed the $200 million mark worldwide this weekend. The top five list was rounded out by another horror film,Danny and Michael Philippou’s sophomore feature,Bring Her Back. Thanks to solid reviews and enthusiastic audience support,the film made an estimated $7 million in its debut. Elsewhere,Wes Anderson’sThe Phoenician Schemeopened in six locations, delivering the biggest per-theater average of the year ($95,000). Stay tuned to Collider for more updates.
Karate Kid: Legends
