Despite the nostalgic allure of the Karate Kid franchise, the latest installment, Karate Kid: Legends, found itself overshadowed by the box office dominance of Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch. The latter secured the top spot once again, although it experienced a significant drop of 56.9%, bringing in million following its record-breaking Memorial Day weekend. This decline is notably steeper than the 28.9% drop experienced by Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, which continues to resonate with audiences. With a 10-day total of 0.1 million, Lilo & Stitch remains on track for a potential 0 million finish, although it trails behind A Minecraft Movie, which has grossed over 3 million domestically.
King of the Crop: Lilo & Stitch Repeats to No One’s Surprise, but Can It Catch Minecraft?
As Lilo & Stitch continues to thrive, it is worth noting that no film grossing over 4 million in its first 10 days has ever failed to reach the 0 million milestone. However, the path to catching Minecraft domestically may be challenging. Globally, Lilo & Stitch has already surpassed 0 million, positioning it as a contender to become the first U.S.-made billion-dollar film of the year.
Tales of the Top 10: Mission: Impossible Holds at No. 2, Karate Kid Debuts in Third
In the second position, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning saw a 57.4% drop, earning .3 million. While this performance is better than the 64.6% decline faced by Dead Reckoning in its second weekend, it still places Final Reckoning slightly behind the franchise’s top grosser, Fallout. With a global total exceeding 3 million, the film is on track to become another half-a-billion success for Cruise, although recouping its costs remains uncertain.
Meanwhile, Karate Kid: Legends debuted with million, a stark contrast to the .6 million opening of the 2010 version. Historical comparisons reveal that the original franchise had significantly higher openings when adjusted for inflation. Despite its modest start, Legends has a budget of million and has already grossed million worldwide, indicating it may still yield a profitable return.
In the realm of horror, Final Destination: Bloodlines continues to perform well, grossing .8 million in its third weekend, bringing its total to 1.7 million. This performance surpasses the combined grosses of the last two films in the franchise. Following closely is A24’s Bring Her Back, which opened with million, marking the seventh-best opening for the studio.
Beyond the Top 10: The Phoenician Scheme Opens Strong in Limited Release
Wes Anderson’s latest offering, The Phoenician Scheme, opened in six theaters, grossing 0,000 with a per-theater average of ,000. This performance ranks as his third-best PTA, showcasing the director’s continued appeal. The film is set to expand to over 1,500 theaters next weekend, having already garnered .8 million globally.
On the Vine: Plenty of Thrills, from Ballerina to Dangerous Animals and More
Looking ahead, the excitement builds with the upcoming release of Ballerina, featuring Ana de Armas. Directed by Len Wiseman, this installment aims to maintain the franchise’s momentum. Additionally, Sean Byrne’s Dangerous Animals promises a thrilling experience, while Al Pacino and Dan Stevens delve into the supernatural in The Ritual. Lastly, GKids will introduce audiences to the anime DAN DA DAN: Evil Eye.
Full List of Box Office Results: May 30 – June 1, 2025
- Lilo & Stitch – .0 million (0.1 million total)
- Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning – .3 million (2.6 million total)
- Karate Kid: Legends – .0 million (.0 million total)
- Final Destination: Bloodlines – .8 million (1.7 million total)
- Bring Her Back – .0 million (.0 million total)
- Sinners – .2 million (7.0 million total)
- Thunderbolts* – .8 million (1.8 million total)
- Friendship – .5 million (.3 million total)
- The Last Rodeo – .1 million (.7 million total)
- j-hope Tour ‘Hope on the Stage’ in Japan: Live Viewing – 9,173 (9,173 total)
Erik Childress can be heard each week evaluating box office on Business First AM with Angela Miles and his Movie Madness Podcast. [box office figures via Box Office Mojo]
