Sony’s Karate Kid: Legends is gearing up for an intense battle at the box office this weekend, facing stiff competition from Disney’s Lilo & Stitch, which has the potential to overshadow its opening. The latest installment in the iconic Karate Kid franchise, Karate Kid: Legends, has already garnered an impressive $2.5 million from Thursday previews, starting from 2 p.m. Analysts predict that Legends could achieve between $25 million and $30 million in its opening weekend, although it will have to contend with the ongoing popularity of Disney’s live-action animated hybrid. If the beloved chaotic blue alien from Lilo & Stitch continues to captivate audiences, Disney could potentially see an additional $60 million this weekend. In contrast, Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning may face a decline, expected to earn $32 million or possibly less during its second weekend.

In other box office news, A24’s highly anticipated film Bring Her Back, directed by the talented duo Danny and Michael Philippou of Talk to Me fame, has made a noteworthy entrance, raking in $850,000 from previews across 2,409 theaters, with screenings commencing at 4 p.m. on Thursday. Notably, Bring Her Back is receiving positive acclaim from female audiences, boasting an impressive 83% approval rating among women compared to 77% among men. Our Editor-in-Chief, Chris Bumbray, strongly endorses viewing Bring Her Back on the big screen, suggesting it may be remembered as one of the finest horror films of the year. For a deeper insight, check out Chris’ full review of Bring Her Back here. Analysts forecast that Bring Her Back could secure between $5 million and $7 million in its opening weekend, which represents a slight decrease compared to Talk to Me’s remarkable $10.4 million debut.

Other films poised to round out the top five at the box office include Final Destination: Bloodlines, which has impressively accumulated a second-week total of $100.9 million. Bloodlines has resonated well with dedicated fans of the Final Destination series and is being hailed as one of the best sequels in the franchise. In fourth place, Marvel’s Thunderbolts* has achieved a commendable $177 million total in its fourth week, enjoying favorable reviews from both audiences and critics alike. Recently, Disney added Captain America: Brave New World to its Disney+ lineup, providing fans with numerous avenues to indulge in their superhero cravings. Lastly, Sinners continues to perform strongly at the box office, amassing $261.8 million in its sixth week. With Sinners set to be released on digital platforms on June 3, make sure to catch it in theaters while you still can.