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Karate Kid: Legends Unites Eras and Surpasses $50M with Mixed Reviews

It unites icons from both Karate Kid timelines in a budget-recovering box office run driven by fan enthusiasm.

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Overview

  • The film acts as a legacy sequel to both the original series and the 2010 reboot, featuring Ben Wang’s Li Fong trained by Jackie Chan’s Mr. Han and Ralph Macchio’s Daniel LaRusso.
  • Audiences gave the film an A- CinemaScore despite critics’ mixed reviews, fueling strong word-of-mouth.
  • It has grossed over $50 million worldwide against a $45 million budget, recovering production costs through box office and non-theatrical revenues.
  • Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker remains canon but is absent on screen, and Daniel LaRusso’s role is limited to a brief cameo.
  • Major markets such as China have yet to open, and the film could exceed $100 million globally if it gains traction there.