The LEGENDS box office proves that the time has come to privilege to go to bed

It is official time to put the “Karate Kid” concession on the bed, and perhaps permanently. Sony Pictures was hoping to obtain the disbursement of “amazing brand return in the eighties” in popularity thanks to any small part of “Cobra Kai” from Netflix. Unfortunately, the same audience that made this show an unexpected success that did not turn into “Karate Kid: Legends” in the theaters on the weekend.

It was directed by Jonathan Antuestl, “Myths” opened an estimated $ 21 million locally during the weekend, which was good enough for third place on the plans. However, he came behind him well “Lilo & Stitch”, who continued to run the huge box office With another $ 63 million after its first appearance on the day of the anniversary. On the same note, “The Mission: Impossible – The Final Account” was well held enough to keep the second place in the amount of $ 27.3 million.

Abroad, the last introduction to the “Karate Kid” franchise achieved an estimated $ 26 million for a global appearance of $ 47 million. This is not terrible for a film with a budget of $ 45 million, but it was much less Pre -version estimates, which were “myths” took at least $ 30 million Just two weeks ago. The downward path to the opening weekend was not a good sign. Now, the film must face a crowded summer calendar, with heavy strikes such as “Ballet Dancer”, “How to Training Drag” and “28 years” that arrive in the coming weeks. There are not many reasons for the belief that it will come out in particular.

“Legends” focuses on Li Fong (Ben Wang), a teenager who moves to New York City to attend a prominent new school. Unfortunately, it was not long before it attracted the attention of the local karate hero, forcing me to find a way to defend himself. As a result, he is seeking to enter the karate competition with the help of the Kung Fu teacher, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan), and the legendary Daniel La Roso (Ralph McCio).

On paper, it looked like a good idea enough to try to unite the whole world of “Karate Kid” under one roof. The 2010 “The Karate Kid” starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith was an unexpected success, achieving $ 359 million worldwide after the opening of $ 55 million in that summer. But instead of being present as a new edition, Sony and Installus chose Mr. Han from Chan to the same universe as Daniel La Roso from Ralph McCio with “Karate Kid: Legends”. Think about it as “Spider-Man: No Way Home” because “Karate Kid”, if it is permissible to speak.

The problem is that “Myths” barely connected to “Cobra Kai” at all. At least, these links were not explicit in marketing the movie and the only reason that makes this privilege importance in 2025 at all is the unexpected success of this show. Perhaps for legal reasons, Sony was not able to use “Cobra Kai” directly as a starting point, but this has proven to be a problem. Without these younger fans who only know this drug from “Cobra Kai”, “Legends” does not exceed another attempt to revive a brand in the eighties of people who do not go to cinemas as they are used to.

Once again, this film will not end until it is completely volatile, thanks, in part, to the reasonable production budget. “Legends” also met with decent reviews to a mixWith a-cinemascore who suggests a good word from the audience who saw it. As such, it may yet be against difficulties. But although it may make a profit, it is unlikely to earn enough money to justify a direct supplement. With the end of “Cobra Kai” after six season, it is clear that the privilege has no place to go to. It’s time to pick up things.

“Karate Kid: Legends” is now in theaters.