Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, released on May 23, has become a major box office success, amassing $183 million domestically over Memorial Weekend, surpassing the original's total earnings. The film's global total reached $341 million, significantly exceeding the original's $275 million lifetime gross. The success of this film, alongside Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning, contributed to a record-breaking Memorial Weekend in 2025, making it the largest for the U.S. box office, with total ticket sales exceeding $326 million, prompting industry re-evaluations of film release strategies.
"Lilo & Stitch's live-action remake has surpassed the original film's box office earnings, generating over $183 million in its opening weekend, reflecting its blockbuster status."
"The new Lilo & Stitch not only outperformed its animated predecessor but also topped Tom Cruise's latest film to set records for Memorial Weekend box office."
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