Need more proof that pre-release polling is totally useless? Heading into this weekend of ’80s reboots, The Karate Kid and The A-Team were running neck and neck — both pegged for around $30 million in ticket sales. Where are those “Dewey Defeats Truman” headlines when you need them? The Karate Kid almost doubled those expectations this weekend, easily defeating the exploding version of The A-Team in the process. Those stories of June Gloom in Hollywood can stop now. The cruel summer — ahem — is officially over. Cue up some Bananarama and click ahead for the weekend receipts.
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Weekend Receipts: The Karate Kid Stops The Plan From Coming Together
