‘F1 Sets Blockbuster Debut as ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Underwhelms at the BO!!

It’s a win for original movies. It’s a win for racing car movies. It’s a win for the Zack Van Amburg– and Jamie Erlicht-led Apple Original Films on the big screen, and it’s another win for Warner Bros, which has showed under the Michael De Luca and Pam Abdy regime that original event movies can be launched. Apple Original Films’ F1 via Warner Bros is … Continue reading ‘F1 Sets Blockbuster Debut as ‘M3GAN 2.0’ Underwhelms at the BO!!

’28 Years Later’ Scares Up Franchise Best $30M while ‘Elio’ Marks Pixar’s Lowest Opening Ever at the BO!!

At a time when IP is a Holy Gail at the box office, and mass appealing auteur-driven fare a consistent gamble, kudos for Sony in their support and passion to re-energize a dormant cult British zombie franchise in 28 Years Later in Danny Boyle’s 28 Years Later and Disney/Pixar in their relentless attempts to try and breakthrough with expensive original fare, that being the $150M … Continue reading ’28 Years Later’ Scares Up Franchise Best $30M while ‘Elio’ Marks Pixar’s Lowest Opening Ever at the BO!!

‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Soars with Above Expectations Debut, while ‘Materialists’ Sets A24’s Third Biggest Opening at the BO!!

It’s a healthy enough Father’s Day weekend with all movies doing around $155M, and though down from last year’s massive near $214M (that was due to Pixar’s Inside Out 2), we’re 14% ahead of the pre-COVID 2019 Poppa holiday frame which did $135.9M (when Sony’s Men in Black: International was leading). Give Universal a big shiny IP, and they know how to bring moviegoers in … Continue reading ‘How To Train Your Dragon’ Soars with Above Expectations Debut, while ‘Materialists’ Sets A24’s Third Biggest Opening at the BO!!

Despite Positive Reaction ‘Ballerina’ Stumbles with a Slow Start at the BO!!

Despite positive reviews and an even better audience reception, From the World of John Wick: Ballerina underperformed in its box office debut. The film made an estimated $25 million in its first three days of release in domestic theaters, which is roughly $10 million less than the already modest projections heading into its opening frame. It’s also the second-lowest three-day debut for the franchise, ahead … Continue reading Despite Positive Reaction ‘Ballerina’ Stumbles with a Slow Start at the BO!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Director Confirms Jaden Smith’s Dre Is Canon to Franchise!!

Jonathan Entwistle, the director of Karate Kid: Legends, has given a definitive answer on whether Jaden Smith’s Dre Parker exists in the Karate Kid universe. The character appeared in the 2010 movie The Karate Kid, but isn’t part of the story of the 2025 feature. Entwistle confirmed that Dre Parker existed in the Karate Kid universe during a new interview with Inverse. He said, “[Dre] … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Director Confirms Jaden Smith’s Dre Is Canon to Franchise!!

Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Review!!

Synopsis – Daniel arrives in Beijing, where Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong. The two mentors must collaborate to instruct Li Fong, but it remains to be seen if their instructional approaches will be compatible. My Take – Personally, I have never been the biggest fan of the ‘Karate Kid’ franchise. Though I enjoyed the original 1984 … Continue reading Karate Kid: Legends (2025) Review!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Can’t Top ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ in Modest Debut at the BO!!

Saturday was kind to most movies in the top 10 and saw lifts over Friday, in particular Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning which were respectively up 51% and 55%. Lilo & Stitch is coming in at $63 million for its second frame, while Mission: Impossible 8 is at $27.3M. Disney executives are skipping around the Burbank lot as … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Can’t Top ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ in Modest Debut at the BO!!

Both ‘The Karate Kid’ Features to Re-Release Ahead of ‘Karate Kid: Legends’!!

Two of the biggest movies from the Karate Kid franchise will be coming back to theaters before Karate Kid: Legends premieres on the big screen. The Karate Kid (1984) and The Karate Kid (2010) will return on Saturday, May 10. Fans will be able to catch these stories on the big screen for one night only. Sony Pictures is getting ready to celebrate the premiere … Continue reading Both ‘The Karate Kid’ Features to Re-Release Ahead of ‘Karate Kid: Legends’!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’: New Trailer Promises Nostalgia with a Fresh Story!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Daniel arrives in Beijing, where Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong. The two mentors must collaborate to instruct Li Fong, but it remains to be seen if their instructional approaches will be compatible. Directed – Jonathan Entwistle Starring – Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’: New Trailer Promises Nostalgia with a Fresh Story!! Check It Out!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Gets New Image!! Check It Out!!

Sony Pictures is returning to the dojo with their upcoming film Karate Kid: Legends, a new tale that will merge the classic 1984 film with the 2010 remake. Ahead of the project’s release this May, USA Today has dropped a new look at the film which shows off the star of the 2010 iteration, Jackie Chan, as he jumps back into the fray as Mr. … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Gets New Image!! Check It Out!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Gets New Image!! Check It Out!!

Karate Kid: Legends will mark the return of some of the most beloved characters in the franchise. A new image from the upcoming movie has been released by ScreenRant. Audiences can get a new look at the heroes that will steal the spotlight in the latest installment of the series. Details regarding the plot of Karate Kid: Legends remain under wraps, but viewers can expect … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Gets New Image!! Check It Out!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Trailer Sees Jackie Chan Enlists Ralph Macchio’s Help!! Check It Out!!

Synopsis – Daniel arrives in Beijing, where Mr. Han has been seeking him out. Han has a new protege, Li Fong. The two mentors must collaborate to instruct Li Fong, but it remains to be seen if their instructional approaches will be compatible. Directed – Jonathan Entwistle Starring – Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio, Ben Wang Check out the trailer: Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Trailer Sees Jackie Chan Enlists Ralph Macchio’s Help!! Check It Out!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Reveals First Images!! Check It Out!!

The Karate Kid franchise is about to return to the big screen in a movie that celebrates the legacy of the journey that started decades ago. Entertainment Weekly has released the first images from Karate Kid: Legends. Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio can be seen returning to the story that instantly became one of the biggest bookmarks in their careers. But even if it’s nice … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Reveals First Images!! Check It Out!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

As the release date of Karate Kid: Legends inches closer and closer, we start to get a better idea of what the highly anticipated movie will be all about. While it’s safe to assume that the new installment of the franchise will cover the training of a young boy under the mentorship of Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio) and Han (Jackie Chan), we are yet to … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’ Gets a First Poster!! Check It Out!!

‘Karate Kid: Legends’: New ‘Karate Kid’ Movie Gets a Title!!

The waxing on and waxing off is almost here again, as Sony Pictures‘ upcoming Karate Kid project has gotten a major update: the film will be officially titled Karate Kid: Legends. The news comes courtesy of a new logo depicting the title for the project, which is set to be released in theaters on May 30, 2025, and features a team-up of two Karate Kid … Continue reading ‘Karate Kid: Legends’: New ‘Karate Kid’ Movie Gets a Title!!