Lilo & Stitch earns $60M in second weekend

Lilo & Stitch continues its strong performance at the box office while Karate Kid: Legends has a modest debut.

Lilo & Stitch secures $60M second weekend while Karate Kid: Legends opens with $21M

This weekend saw Disney's Lilo & Stitch reaching an estimated $60M to $64M in its second week at the U.S. box office. The film, which attracted more female viewers, continues to command a sizable audience. In contrast, Sony's Karate Kid: Legends debuted with $21M to $23M, showing strong interest but falling short of initial expectations. The weekend total for all titles hit around $144M, a significant increase compared to the previous year. Meanwhile, A24's horror film Bring Her Back opened with $7M to $8M, catering to a diverse audience looking for scares and unique storytelling.

Lilo & Stitch's stable performance speaks to enduring fan loyalty, while Karate Kid: Legends reflects the challenges of rebooting a classic franchise. The box office seems to be recovering slowly as audiences return to theaters; however, the varied performances suggest that franchises may not guarantee box office success in this increasingly competitive landscape. As audiences express their tastes through their choices at the box office, studios may need to rethink their strategies regarding franchise films.

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The evolving box office landscape requires studios to adapt and innovate to meet audience expectations.