Overview

• Karate Kid: Legends has grossed over $50 million globally on a $45 million budget, with its $20 million North American opening trailing projections and the 2010 film’s $55 million debut.
• Audiences awarded the film an A– CinemaScore, signaling positive word of mouth even as critics delivered mixed assessments.
• Jackie Chan returns as Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio appears briefly as Daniel LaRusso in a co-mentorship setup, while Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker remains absent despite confirmation that the character remains canonical.
• Director Jonathan Entwistle sought to merge nostalgia with a distinct path for newcomer Ben Wang’s Li Fong by emphasizing the protagonist’s kung fu roots and personal journey.
• Key territories such as China have yet to contribute to the box office, giving the film a chance to surpass $100 million worldwide and offset its domestic shortfall.