The Memorial Day Weekend of 2023 became a record-breaking event at the box office, with estimated sales of nearly $327 million. Leading the charge was 'Lilo & Stitch,' which grossed almost $183 million, marking the largest 4-day Memorial Day weekend opening ever. 'Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning' also performed strongly, earning $77.5 million. The new 'Lilo & Stitch' reimagines the 2002 classic, focusing on themes of family, friendship, and emotional connection, while ensuring a balance of humor that appeals to both children and adults. The success can also be attributed to the memorable performance of first-time actress Maia Keahola.
"We talked a lot about, you know, if the joke didn't make us laugh, let's cut it out, you know?" producer Jonathan Eirich said. "And I think sometimes people think, 'Oh, you're making a movie for families or for kids,' and we just felt like we were making a movie for us."
"I think that that was something that we really tried to focus on and really, really make it a little bit more of an emotional, you know, barn burner, and while also, obviously, respecting the legacy of the original and not losing any of the humor or comedy that we all expect," said director Dean Fleischer.
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