All that's left is the Kung Fu Dream.

Many people are not very familiar with this film and think it's just a movie where Jackie Chan played along with Will Smith's son. When it was released 10 years ago, it only grossed 47 million yuan in China and was considered a terrible film.

But the show became a hit overseas.

The Karate Kid was a global phenomenon, but it flopped at the Chinese box office, likely due to cultural differences. The film is a remake of the 1984 film, directed by Harold Zwart and starring Jackie Chan and Jaden Smith. The story is set in China and follows Parker, a bullied boy who learns martial arts from a repairman named Mr. Han and ultimately wins a martial arts tournament.

Jackie Chan is actually telling his own story through this film; Jaden Smith's martial arts training in the film is a reflection of his childhood.

The film's style is somewhat similar to Jackie Chan's "Drunken Master," so the plot was too familiar to audiences. Coupled with the fact that the popularity of martial arts films had waned by then, this led to its box office failure in mainland China. However, the film grossed a whopping $359 million worldwide, and Sony still made a fortune, proving that Jackie Chan remains a box office draw internationally.

The Karate Kid was a sensation upon its release, raking in a staggering $176 million at the North American box office, proving the enduring popularity of Chinese kung fu among international audiences. It also earned $182 million overseas, bringing its global box office total to a staggering $359 million. With a budget of only $40 million, Sony Pictures Entertainment alone received a whopping $88.29 million in its domestic market share, making investors incredibly wealthy. The film's return on investment was indeed high, even surpassing Jackie Chan's Rush Hour series in terms of box office success.

The production cost of "The Karate Kid" wasn't much, and the $40 million investment largely went into the actors' pockets. Jaden Smith was still a newcomer to the film industry and quite young, but he received $3 million (approximately 19.86 million RMB) in salary—an income most ordinary people couldn't earn in several lifetimes. But who can blame him when he has such a powerful father?

Jackie Chan's salary was even higher; it's said he received over ten million US dollars. This film brought him both fame and fortune, making him one of the biggest winners.

The Karate Kid was a success in many countries and regions, but it flopped in China and was largely ignored, ultimately grossing only 47.14 million yuan. Even with Jackie Chan's big name, the film failed to sell.

This type of film lacks appeal to Chinese audiences, so its poor box office performance is understandable. However, it was a hit in markets like Europe and America, ultimately grossing $359 million worldwide, making the studio a fortune. The film received mediocre reviews, with a 66% fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes and a 6.3 on Douban. Its phenomenal success was largely due to the influence of the "Kung Fu" franchise.