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This article highlights the top 10 movies on Netflix in the U.S., focusing on three must-watch picks: the animated K-Pop Demon Hunters, the vigilante thriller Law Abiding Citizen starring Gerard Butler, and the nostalgic Karate Kid: Legends, emphasizing their entertainment value and appeal during spooky season.
Lilo & Stitch led the weekend box office with $63M, maintaining strong performance in its second week, while Sony's Karate Kid Legends underperformed with a $21M debut. Mission: Impossible also held steady, and Wes Anderson's The Phoenician Scheme premiered with the best per-screen average of the year. Overall, the box office saw a significant increase compared to last year, driven by Disney's success.
The box office remains strong with 'Lilo & Stitch' leading for the second weekend with $63 million, while 'Karate Kid: Legends' opened to $21 million, slightly below expectations, and other films like 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Bring Her Back' also performed well, contributing to a robust summer movie season.
'Lilo & Stitch' earned $63M in its second weekend, dominating the box office, while 'Mission Impossible 8' and 'Karate Kid: Legends' earned $27.3M and $21M respectively, with overall weekend earnings reaching around $151M, showing a strong post-Memorial Day performance.
'Karate Kid: Legends' underperformed at the box office, opening behind expectations with an estimated $19-23 million, overshadowed by strong performances from Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning,' which continue to dominate the weekend box office.
'Karate Kid: Legends' opened with $7.5 million but is behind 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible' at the box office. 'Lilo & Stitch' remains the top family option with strong earnings, while 'Mission: Impossible' continues to perform well. Other releases like 'Bring Her Back' and 'Final Destination: Bloodlines' are also making notable gains. The box office landscape shows a mix of nostalgic sequels and new entries.
Karate Kid: Legends features a couple of post-credits scenes that connect loosely to the broader Karate Kid and Cobra Kai universe, including a cameo by Johnny Lawrence, but the film primarily stands alone with minimal direct ties to the series.
'Karate Kid: Legends' earned $2.3M in previews and is projected to make $25-30M opening, while 'Lilo & Stitch' grossed $217M in its first week. 'Bring Her Back' made $850K in previews, and 'Final Destination Bloodlines' surpassed $100M. The box office highlights a strong week for these releases amid ongoing competition.
'Karate Kid: Legends' has made $2.3 million in previews and is projected to earn between $25-30 million in its opening weekend, with a production budget of $45 million. The film features returning stars Ralph Macchio and Jackie Chan, along with new actor Ben Wang. Meanwhile, Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' remake continues to dominate the box office, and 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' is also competing. Additionally, the horror film 'Bring Her Back' opens this weekend.
Ralph Macchio insisted that the release of 'Karate Kid: Legends' be delayed until after the conclusion of 'Cobra Kai' to avoid confusing fans and to capitalize on the series' ending, leading to its new release date in May 2025. The film connects the original franchise with Jackie Chan’s 'The Karate Kid' and explores the legacy of Miyagi-Do Karate, with Macchio reflecting on his evolving role from student to sensei and the importance of carrying the franchise forward.
Ben Wang, a Northfield-born actor, stars in 'Karate Kid: Legends' and has worked with stars like Jackie Chan and Michelle Yeoh, reflecting his journey from childhood in Minnesota to Hollywood success, inspired by his love for movies and cultural assimilation.
Ming-Na Wen, 61, dazzled at the 'Karate Kid: Legends' premiere in New York, wearing a stunning jewel-toned gown that garnered widespread praise for her elegance and youthful appearance, while also adding star power to the event as she joins the franchise in a new role.