‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Expected to Earn $25-30M Opening Weekend Amid Strong Competition from ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and Others

The summer 2025 box office is heating up with a variety of releases catering to diverse audiences. Sony’s ‘Karate Kid: Legends,’ produced on a modest $45 million budget, is set to open with an estimated $25 to $30 million across 3,600 theaters. The film pays homage to the original Karate Kid franchise, featuring the return of Ralph Macchio as Daniel LaRusso and Jackie Chan reprising his role as Mr. Han from the 2010 reboot. Despite its nostalgic appeal and connection to the popular ‘Cobra Kai’ series, it faces stiff competition from Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch,’ which is projected to earn $60 million in its second weekend, maintaining strong momentum after a record-breaking Memorial Day debut. Additionally, Paramount’s ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ is expected to hold steady with a $32 million second weekend, while A24’s horror film ‘Bring Her Back’ aims for a $5 to $7 million opening. ‘Bring Her Back,’ starring Sally Hawkins, has received positive critical acclaim, holding an 89% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The box office landscape through Labor Day promises a rich slate of films, with ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ providing a nostalgic kick but unlikely to surpass the family-friendly dominance of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ this weekend.