Interestingly, a Jack Chan-starring movie,The Forbidden Kingdom, does something similar.
Against a budget of $55 million,The Forbidden Kingdomgrossed $128 million.
This is probably why even studios would be hesitant about investing in potentialDragon Balllive-action projects.
The Forbidden Kingdomdoes not directly adaptDragon Ball.
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A discovery made by an American teenager obsessed with kung fu sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins a band of martial arts warriors to free the Monkey King.
A discovery made by an American teenager obsessed with kung fu sends him on an adventure to China, where he joins a band of martial arts warriors to free the Monkey King.
Goku, a young, powerful boy with a tail, spends his days hunting and living off the land. His life changes when he meets Bulma, a teen genius on a quest to collect seven magical Dragon Balls that summon a dragon capable of granting any wish. Together, they set off on an adventure filled with powerful martial arts battles, formidable foes, and unlikely alliances.
