Karate Kid: Legends (2025)
| Theatrical Performance | ||
| Domestic Box Office | $52,547,391 | Details |
| International Box Office | $61,971,900 | |
| Worldwide Box Office | $114,519,291 | |
| Further financial details... | ||
Synopsis
When kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han, and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso, Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,302,016 (38.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 45.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $45,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,809 opening theaters/3,859 max. theaters, 3.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $52,547,391 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 30th, 2025 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | May 8th, 2025 (Wide), released as Karatê Kid: Lendas (Brazil)
May 8th, 2025 (Wide), released as Karate Kid: Leyendas (Mexico) May 8th, 2025 (Wide) (Argentina) May 8th, 2025 (Wide) (Peru) May 28th, 2025 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | July 8th, 2025 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for martial arts violence and some language. (Rating bulletin 2885 (cert #54936), 5/14/2025) |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Franchise: | Karate Kid |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Legacy Sequel, Prologue, Sequels With Returning Stars |
| Filming location (country): | Canada, United States |
| Filming location (state or county): | Georgia, United States |
| Geographical setting: | New York, New York City |
| Plot point: | Martial Arts |
| Release detail: | Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes |
| Subgenre: | Sports Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1980s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | 3 | $20,302,016 | 3,809 | $5,330 | $20,302,016 | 1 | |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 4 | $8,565,174 | -58% | 3,859 | $2,220 | $35,305,990 | 2 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 6 | $5,251,316 | -39% | 3,008 | $1,746 | $44,404,276 | 3 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 8 | $2,355,967 | -55% | 2,006 | $1,174 | $49,331,820 | 4 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 10 | $960,702 | -59% | 925 | $1,039 | $51,552,890 | 5 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | - | $335,947 | -65% | 403 | $834 | $52,371,336 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | P | $2,300,000 | 3,050 | $754 | $2,300,000 | |||
| May 30, 2025 | 3 | $7,498,958 | 3,809 | $1,969 | $7,498,958 | 1 | ||
| May 31, 2025 | 3 | $7,417,232 | -1% | 3,809 | $1,947 | $14,916,190 | 2 | |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 3 | $5,385,826 | -27% | 3,809 | $1,414 | $20,302,016 | 3 | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 3 | $1,373,681 | -74% | 3,809 | $361 | $21,675,697 | 4 | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 3 | $2,435,092 | +77% | 3,809 | $639 | $24,110,789 | 5 | |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 3 | $1,376,247 | -43% | 3,809 | $361 | $25,487,036 | 6 | |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3 | $1,253,780 | -9% | 3,809 | $329 | $26,740,816 | 7 | |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 5 | $2,471,784 | +97% | -67% | 3,859 | $641 | $29,212,600 | 8 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 4 | $3,568,854 | +44% | -52% | 3,859 | $925 | $32,781,454 | 9 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 4 | $2,524,536 | -29% | -53% | 3,859 | $654 | $35,305,990 | 10 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 4 | $850,136 | -66% | -38% | 3,859 | $220 | $36,156,126 | 11 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 4 | $1,442,056 | +70% | -41% | 3,859 | $374 | $37,598,182 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 4 | $819,947 | -43% | -40% | 3,859 | $212 | $38,418,129 | 13 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 4 | $734,831 | -10% | -41% | 3,859 | $190 | $39,152,960 | 14 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 6 | $1,275,475 | +74% | -48% | 3,008 | $424 | $40,428,435 | 15 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 6 | $1,914,693 | +50% | -46% | 3,008 | $637 | $42,343,128 | 16 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 6 | $2,061,148 | +8% | -18% | 3,008 | $685 | $44,404,276 | 17 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 6 | $524,382 | -75% | -38% | 3,008 | $174 | $44,928,658 | 18 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 6 | $828,196 | +58% | -43% | 3,008 | $275 | $45,756,854 | 19 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 6 | $585,039 | -29% | -29% | 3,008 | $194 | $46,341,893 | 20 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 6 | $633,960 | +8% | -14% | 3,008 | $211 | $46,975,853 | 21 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 9 | $706,584 | +11% | -45% | 2,006 | $352 | $47,682,437 | 22 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 | $994,973 | +41% | -48% | 2,006 | $496 | $48,677,410 | 23 |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 8 | $654,410 | -34% | -68% | 2,006 | $326 | $49,331,820 | 24 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 8 | $270,187 | -59% | -48% | 2,006 | $135 | $49,602,007 | 25 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 8 | $456,741 | +69% | -45% | 2,006 | $228 | $50,058,748 | 26 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 8 | $305,384 | -33% | -48% | 2,006 | $152 | $50,364,132 | 27 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 8 | $228,056 | -25% | -64% | 2,006 | $114 | $50,592,188 | 28 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 11 | $262,754 | +15% | -63% | 925 | $284 | $50,854,942 | 29 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 10 | $396,383 | +51% | -60% | 925 | $429 | $51,251,325 | 30 |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 10 | $301,565 | -24% | -54% | 925 | $326 | $51,552,890 | 31 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 10 | $145,279 | -52% | -46% | 925 | $157 | $51,698,169 | 32 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 10 | $214,138 | +47% | -53% | 925 | $232 | $51,912,307 | 33 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 13 | $54,107 | -75% | -82% | 925 | $58 | $51,966,414 | 34 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 13 | $68,975 | +27% | -70% | 403 | $171 | $52,035,389 | 35 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 14 | $100,872 | +46% | -62% | 403 | $250 | $52,136,261 | 36 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | - | $133,651 | +32% | -66% | 403 | $332 | $52,269,912 | 37 |
| Jul 6, 2025 | - | $101,424 | -24% | -66% | 403 | $252 | $52,371,336 | 38 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | - | $42,763 | -58% | -71% | 403 | $106 | $52,414,099 | 39 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | - | $62,066 | +45% | -71% | 403 | $154 | $52,476,165 | 40 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | - | $41,937 | -32% | -22% | 403 | $104 | $52,518,102 | 41 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | - | $29,289 | -30% | -58% | 403 | $73 | $52,547,391 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | 3 | $26,740,816 | 3,809 | $7,020 | $26,740,816 | 1 | |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 4 | $12,412,144 | -54% | 3,859 | $3,216 | $39,152,960 | 2 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 6 | $7,822,893 | -37% | 3,008 | $2,601 | $46,975,853 | 3 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 8 | $3,616,335 | -54% | 2,006 | $1,803 | $50,592,188 | 4 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 11 | $1,443,201 | -60% | 403 | $3,581 | $52,035,389 | 5 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 13 | $512,002 | -65% | 403 | $1,270 | $52,547,391 | 6 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.
Synopsis
When kung fu prodigy Li Fong relocates to New York City with his mother to attend a prestigious new school, he finds solace in a new friendship with a classmate and her father. But his newfound peace is short-lived after he attracts unwanted attention from a formidable local karate champion. Driven by a desire to defend himself, Li embarks on a journey to enter the ultimate karate competition. Guided by the wisdom of his kung fu teacher, Mr. Han, and the legendary Karate Kid, Daniel LaRusso, Li merges their unique styles to prepare for an epic martial arts showdown.
Metrics
| Opening Weekend: | $20,302,016 (38.6% of total gross) |
| Legs: | 2.59 (domestic box office/biggest weekend) |
| Domestic Share: | 45.9% (domestic box office/worldwide) |
| Production Budget: | $45,000,000 (worldwide box office is 2.5 times production budget) |
| Theater counts: | 3,809 opening theaters/3,859 max. theaters, 3.6 weeks average run per theater |
| Infl. Adj. Dom. BO | $52,547,391 |
Movie Details
| Domestic Releases: | May 30th, 2025 (Wide) by Sony Pictures |
| International Releases: | May 8th, 2025 (Wide), released as Karatê Kid: Lendas (Brazil)
May 8th, 2025 (Wide), released as Karate Kid: Leyendas (Mexico) May 8th, 2025 (Wide) (Argentina) May 8th, 2025 (Wide) (Peru) May 28th, 2025 (Wide) (United Kingdom) |
| Video Release: | July 8th, 2025 by Sony Pictures Home Entertainment |
| MPA Rating: | PG-13 for martial arts violence and some language. (Rating bulletin 2885 (cert #54936), 5/14/2025) |
| Running Time: | 118 minutes |
| Franchise: | Karate Kid |
| Cast, crew, or production detail: | Legacy Sequel, Prologue, Sequels With Returning Stars |
| Filming location (country): | Canada, United States |
| Filming location (state or county): | Georgia, United States |
| Geographical setting: | New York, New York City |
| Plot point: | Martial Arts |
| Release detail: | Disrupted by 2023 WGA & SAG Strikes |
| Subgenre: | Sports Drama |
| Time period setting: | 1980s |
| Source: | Original Screenplay |
| Genre: | Drama |
| Production Method: | Live Action |
| Creative Type: | Contemporary Fiction |
| Production/Financing Companies: | Columbia Pictures |
| Production Countries: | United States |
| Languages: | English |
Weekend Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | 3 | $20,302,016 | 3,809 | $5,330 | $20,302,016 | 1 | |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 4 | $8,565,174 | -58% | 3,859 | $2,220 | $35,305,990 | 2 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 6 | $5,251,316 | -39% | 3,008 | $1,746 | $44,404,276 | 3 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 8 | $2,355,967 | -55% | 2,006 | $1,174 | $49,331,820 | 4 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 10 | $960,702 | -59% | 925 | $1,039 | $51,552,890 | 5 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | - | $335,947 | -65% | 403 | $834 | $52,371,336 | 6 |
Daily Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | %YD | %LW | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | P | $2,300,000 | 3,050 | $754 | $2,300,000 | |||
| May 30, 2025 | 3 | $7,498,958 | 3,809 | $1,969 | $7,498,958 | 1 | ||
| May 31, 2025 | 3 | $7,417,232 | -1% | 3,809 | $1,947 | $14,916,190 | 2 | |
| Jun 1, 2025 | 3 | $5,385,826 | -27% | 3,809 | $1,414 | $20,302,016 | 3 | |
| Jun 2, 2025 | 3 | $1,373,681 | -74% | 3,809 | $361 | $21,675,697 | 4 | |
| Jun 3, 2025 | 3 | $2,435,092 | +77% | 3,809 | $639 | $24,110,789 | 5 | |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 3 | $1,376,247 | -43% | 3,809 | $361 | $25,487,036 | 6 | |
| Jun 5, 2025 | 3 | $1,253,780 | -9% | 3,809 | $329 | $26,740,816 | 7 | |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 5 | $2,471,784 | +97% | -67% | 3,859 | $641 | $29,212,600 | 8 |
| Jun 7, 2025 | 4 | $3,568,854 | +44% | -52% | 3,859 | $925 | $32,781,454 | 9 |
| Jun 8, 2025 | 4 | $2,524,536 | -29% | -53% | 3,859 | $654 | $35,305,990 | 10 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | 4 | $850,136 | -66% | -38% | 3,859 | $220 | $36,156,126 | 11 |
| Jun 10, 2025 | 4 | $1,442,056 | +70% | -41% | 3,859 | $374 | $37,598,182 | 12 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | 4 | $819,947 | -43% | -40% | 3,859 | $212 | $38,418,129 | 13 |
| Jun 12, 2025 | 4 | $734,831 | -10% | -41% | 3,859 | $190 | $39,152,960 | 14 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 6 | $1,275,475 | +74% | -48% | 3,008 | $424 | $40,428,435 | 15 |
| Jun 14, 2025 | 6 | $1,914,693 | +50% | -46% | 3,008 | $637 | $42,343,128 | 16 |
| Jun 15, 2025 | 6 | $2,061,148 | +8% | -18% | 3,008 | $685 | $44,404,276 | 17 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | 6 | $524,382 | -75% | -38% | 3,008 | $174 | $44,928,658 | 18 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 6 | $828,196 | +58% | -43% | 3,008 | $275 | $45,756,854 | 19 |
| Jun 18, 2025 | 6 | $585,039 | -29% | -29% | 3,008 | $194 | $46,341,893 | 20 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 6 | $633,960 | +8% | -14% | 3,008 | $211 | $46,975,853 | 21 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 9 | $706,584 | +11% | -45% | 2,006 | $352 | $47,682,437 | 22 |
| Jun 21, 2025 | 8 | $994,973 | +41% | -48% | 2,006 | $496 | $48,677,410 | 23 |
| Jun 22, 2025 | 8 | $654,410 | -34% | -68% | 2,006 | $326 | $49,331,820 | 24 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 8 | $270,187 | -59% | -48% | 2,006 | $135 | $49,602,007 | 25 |
| Jun 24, 2025 | 8 | $456,741 | +69% | -45% | 2,006 | $228 | $50,058,748 | 26 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | 8 | $305,384 | -33% | -48% | 2,006 | $152 | $50,364,132 | 27 |
| Jun 26, 2025 | 8 | $228,056 | -25% | -64% | 2,006 | $114 | $50,592,188 | 28 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 11 | $262,754 | +15% | -63% | 925 | $284 | $50,854,942 | 29 |
| Jun 28, 2025 | 10 | $396,383 | +51% | -60% | 925 | $429 | $51,251,325 | 30 |
| Jun 29, 2025 | 10 | $301,565 | -24% | -54% | 925 | $326 | $51,552,890 | 31 |
| Jun 30, 2025 | 10 | $145,279 | -52% | -46% | 925 | $157 | $51,698,169 | 32 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 10 | $214,138 | +47% | -53% | 925 | $232 | $51,912,307 | 33 |
| Jul 2, 2025 | 13 | $54,107 | -75% | -82% | 925 | $58 | $51,966,414 | 34 |
| Jul 3, 2025 | 13 | $68,975 | +27% | -70% | 403 | $171 | $52,035,389 | 35 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 14 | $100,872 | +46% | -62% | 403 | $250 | $52,136,261 | 36 |
| Jul 5, 2025 | - | $133,651 | +32% | -66% | 403 | $332 | $52,269,912 | 37 |
| Jul 6, 2025 | - | $101,424 | -24% | -66% | 403 | $252 | $52,371,336 | 38 |
| Jul 7, 2025 | - | $42,763 | -58% | -71% | 403 | $106 | $52,414,099 | 39 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | - | $62,066 | +45% | -71% | 403 | $154 | $52,476,165 | 40 |
| Jul 9, 2025 | - | $41,937 | -32% | -22% | 403 | $104 | $52,518,102 | 41 |
| Jul 10, 2025 | - | $29,289 | -30% | -58% | 403 | $73 | $52,547,391 | 42 |
Weekly Box Office Performance
| Date | Rank | Gross | % Change | Theaters | Per Theater | Total Gross | Week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2025 | 3 | $26,740,816 | 3,809 | $7,020 | $26,740,816 | 1 | |
| Jun 6, 2025 | 4 | $12,412,144 | -54% | 3,859 | $3,216 | $39,152,960 | 2 |
| Jun 13, 2025 | 6 | $7,822,893 | -37% | 3,008 | $2,601 | $46,975,853 | 3 |
| Jun 20, 2025 | 8 | $3,616,335 | -54% | 2,006 | $1,803 | $50,592,188 | 4 |
| Jun 27, 2025 | 11 | $1,443,201 | -60% | 403 | $3,581 | $52,035,389 | 5 |
| Jul 4, 2025 | 13 | $512,002 | -65% | 403 | $1,270 | $52,547,391 | 6 |
Full financial estimates for this film, including domestic and international box office, video sales, video rentals, TV and ancillary revenue are available through our research services. For more information, please contact us at research@the-numbers.com.