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Karate Kid: Legends Hits $50 Million Global Box Office as Audiences Embrace Legacy Sequel

Uniting veteran mentors with a new prodigy the film delivers a cultural fusion of karate with kung fu backed by strong audience support.

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Overview

  • Karate Kid: Legends brings Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han together to train newcomer Li Fong, portrayed by Ben Wang.
  • The movie has earned over $50 million worldwide and recouped its $45 million budget through non-theatrical revenues despite grossing just $20 million domestically.
  • Audiences awarded the sequel an A− CinemaScore even though critics gave it mixed reviews.
  • The plot weaves elements from the original films, the 2010 remake and the six-season Cobra Kai series without serving as a direct continuation of the Netflix storyline.
  • A post-credits cameo from William Zabka’s Johnny Lawrence ties back to Cobra Kai while confirming Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker remains canon despite not appearing on screen.