Karate Kid: Legends is directed by Jonathan Entwistle. It brings together Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, and new lead Ben Wang. The budget was about $45 million (₹37.4 crore). Critics gave mixed reviews. Many praised the idea of uniting old and new characters, and performances by Chan and Macchio felt strong. Some said the story seemed weak or lacked background for key changes. IMDb rating is around 7 out of 10, while Rotten Tomatoes shows about 58% positive reviews.
Domestic Box Office
In the United States and Canada, the movie earned $35.4 million (₹29.4 crore). It opened with about $21 million (₹17.4 crore) in its first weekend, finishing behind bigger hits. This domestic performance is modest compared to the production cost.
Worldwide and International Box Office Grossed
Globally, the movie grossed $74 million (₹61.5 crore). This includes the North American $35.4 million and $38.6 million (₹32.1 crore) from international markets. The combined total shows the film earned more than its budget, but not by a large margin.
Domestic Day Wise Box Office
Here is how it performed day by day in North America:
- First day: $7.7 million (₹6.4 crore), including previews
- Opening weekend total: $21 million (₹17.4 crore)
- By early June, day 4 drop continued but exact daily figures are not publicly shared
It had a solid start but experienced the usual drop after the first weekend.
Karate Kid: Legends Hit Or Flop
“According to box office and budget”
Karate Kid: Legends is moderately successful, not exactly a flop. It made $74 million worldwide (₹61.5 crore) on a $45 million (₹37.4 crore) budget. After considering marketing and distribution costs, the profit margin is small. So it is not a big success either. It performed well enough to avoid being a flop.
About Movie
The story follows Li Fong (Ben Wang), a young kung fu prodigy from Beijing. After a family tragedy, he moves to New York City with his mother. Li struggles to fit in and soon faces conflict with a local karate champion. Jackie Chan as Mr. Han becomes his mentor. When the conflict deepens, Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) joins to help Li combine kung fu with Miyagi‑Do karate. This melding of martial arts styles is the heart of the plot. Li enters a martial arts tournament to prove himself and find belonging.
The film bridges the original series, the 2010 remake, and the Cobra Kai universe. It features scenes showing both mentors working together. Fans enjoyed these nostalgic moments and the action choreography. Some criticisms include that the story dAndn’t explain Mr. Han’s change from a humble handyman to a revered teacher. Critics also said the movie feels like a cash grab in some parts. But many viewers found the chemistry between Chan and Macchio engaging.
The tone blends action, comedy, and mentorship. The pacing is calm at times and picks up during training and fight scenes. It is meant for both long-time fans and new audiences, though a few find it slow in places.
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