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a day ago
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Box Office: Lilo and Stitch crushes rivals with USD 63M second weekend, global gross past 600 million
Disney's Lilo & Stitch dominated the US box office in its second weekend, pulling in USD 63 million over the three-day frame. Despite a post-Memorial Day drop of 56.8 percent, the family-friendly remake outpaced all new releases, tripling its earnings and securing its spot as a box office force to reckon with. The live-action animated hybrid, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and produced by the aforementioned studio, has now amassed USD 280 million domestically. The strong performance places Lilo & Stitch as the second-biggest second Friday earner of all time for a Memorial Day release, trailing only Tom Cruise's Top Gun: Maverick (USD 90 million, -28.9 percent). It edges past several major tentpoles in the same category, including Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (USD 44.8 million), Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (USD 44.3 million), and Aladdin (USD 42.8 million). After its May 17 premiere at the El Capitan Theatre and wide release on May 23, Lilo & Stitch surged ahead with strong family turnout and millennial support, who rode the nostalgia wave. A reimagining of the beloved 2002 animated classic, the 2025 version stars newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai, with original director Chris Sanders returning to voice the blue alien dog Stitch. The film also features Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, with original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee appearing in new supporting roles. With its blend of humor, heart, and Hawaiian warmth, the film has found a solid audience despite mixed reviews—critics appreciated the acting performances and CGI efforts in the title but questioned the need for a remake. With Lilo & Stitch now eyeing USD 425–450 million in domestic earnings, the entry has already grossed a staggering USD 610 million globally, making it the third-highest-grossing film of 2025 so far. Its success adds a major win to Disney's live-action portfolio, which very recently braved the bombing of the live-action remake of Snow White. As summer heats up, Lilo & Stitch shows no signs of cooling down, and all eyes are now on whether it can continue the momentum to emerge as the first billion-dollar grosser of the year.
Pink Villa
3 days ago
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Box Office: Lilo and Stitch delivers one of May's biggest Thursdays with USD 9.2M, crosses USD 450M worldwide
Disney's Lilo & Stitch continues to demonstrate strong legs at the US box office, proving itself as one of this year's biggest family entertainers. The live-action and CGI hybrid endeavor wrapped its first full week at the domestic box office with a strong USD 9.2 million Thursday haul, a mere 8 percent drop from Wednesday, holding firm at the No. 1 spot on the home charts. The USD 9.2 million Thursday figure makes it the fourth-biggest Thursday ever for a May release, behind only Top Gun: Maverick (USD 14.5M), The Avengers (USD 12.4M), and Star Wars: The Phantom Menace (USD 12.3M). It's also the sixth-biggest Thursday ever recorded in May, joining the ranks of Marvel juggernauts Avengers: Endgame (USD 21.5M) and Infinity War (USD 15.5M). As for Memorial Day releases, the film now holds the No. 2 spot for all-time biggest Thursdays, trailing only Top Gun: Maverick and outpacing fellow Disney titles like The Little Mermaid and Aladdin, which came out in 2023 and 2019, respectively. Its impressive hold and wide appeal have pushed its US total to USD 217 million, while globally, Lilo & Stitch has now crossed USD 450 million, making it the fourth-highest-grossing film of 2025 and the biggest earner in the Lilo & Stitch franchise. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, Lilo & Stitch is a reimagining of Disney's beloved 2002 animated film. The 2025 version blends live action with visual effects and includes new story elements pulled from the film's sequels and television adaptations. The film stars newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai, with Chris Sanders, the director of the original and the OG voice of Stitch, reprising his iconic role. The ensemble cast also includes Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, alongside returning original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee in new roles. The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on May 17 and opened theatrically across the globe on May 23. It received mostly positive reviews from critics, who have praised its heartfelt storytelling, vibrant visuals, and nostalgic yet fresh take on the cherished characters.
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4 days ago
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Box Office: Lilo & Stitch becomes Disney's top domestic grosser of 2025, outranks Captain America 4 with USD 10M Wednesday
Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch is holding better than expected at the US box office. In just six days, the film has surpassed Captain America: Brave New World to become Disney's highest-grossing domestic release of all time, hitting an impressive USD 207.8 million in the US. The Dean Fleischer Camp-directed family film posted a strong USD 10 million on its first Wednesday, down 34.2 percent from its Tuesday earnings on Discount Day, yet still one of the best weekday holds for a May release. That figure makes it the third-biggest Wednesday ever for a May release, behind only Top Gun: Maverick (USD 14.8M) and The Avengers (USD 13.6M). It also marks the fifth-biggest Wednesday in May history, trailing juggernauts like Endgame and Infinity War. In terms of Memorial Day weekend releases, Lilo & Stitch now ranks No. 2 on the all-time Wednesday chart, just behind Top Gun: Maverick but ahead of The Little Mermaid and Aladdin. The USD 10M Wednesday haul helped push it past the USD 200.5M domestic total of Captain America: Brave New World, cementing its spot as Disney's 2025 frontrunner at the box office. Released theatrically in the States on May 23, Lilo & Stitch, for those who may not know, is a hybrid live-action CGI remake of the beloved 2002 animated film. It stars newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelakai and features original voice actor Chris Sanders returning as her alien pet dog Stitch. The supporting cast includes Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. Original Lilo & Stitch cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee also make appearances in new roles. The film premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on May 17 and received a wide theatrical release on the aforementioned date. Despite receiving mixed reviews from critics, the film has become a runaway commercial hit. Globally, it has grossed USD 421.4 million, making it the fourth-highest-grossing movie of 2025 to date. With substantial weekday numbers and growing audience momentum, Lilo & Stitch looks poised to continue climbing the charts, though how far it ultimately goes will depend on its staying power in the competitive early summer market. It's tracking for USD 1 billion-plus as of now.
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5 days ago
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Box Office: Lilo and Stitch nears USD 200M, set to overtake Captain America as Disney's top 2025 domestic hit
Lilo & Stitch is rapidly climbing the box office charts and is now only hours away from crossing the USD 200 million mark domestically, a feat it will achieve within only six days of release. The live-action remake of Disney's beloved 2002 animated classic brought in a strong USD 15.3 million on Discount Tuesday, marking a 58.2 percent drop from its massive Memorial Day performance but still an impressive hold for a working weekday. That figure also makes it the third-highest Tuesday gross for any May release in history, behind only The Avengers (USD 17.7M) and Top Gun: Maverick (USD 15.8M). It's also the fourth-biggest Tuesday ever recorded in the month of May, when including Avengers: Infinity War's USD 23.4 million. With a current domestic cume of USD 197.9 million, Lilo & Stitch is poised to surpass Captain America: Brave New World's USD 200.5 million and become Disney's highest-grossing domestic release of 2025, all within a week. The film's momentum suggests it could become one of the top earners of the year, further proving the audience's appetite for nostalgia-driven remakes when done right. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and penned by Chris Kekaniokelani Bright and Mikey Van Waes, the film blends live action with animation in a retelling of the original story, with a few fresh twists drawn from the sequel films and TV shows. Newcomer Maia Kealoha plays Lilo, while Chris Sanders reprises his iconic voice role as Stitch. The cast also includes Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, with original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee returning in new roles. Lilo & Stitch premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on May 17 and was released theatrically in the United States on May 23. Despite receiving mixed reviews, with critics praising the effort but questioning the need for it, the film has strongly connected with audiences, propelling it to a global gross of USD 400 million-plus so far, making it the fifth-highest-grossing film of 2025 worldwide. Lilo & Stitch is now playing in theaters.
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26-05-2025
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Box Office: Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch tops animated original in opening frame, check numbers
Disney's latest live-action remake, Lilo & Stitch, has made a thunderous impact at the global box office, debuting with a massive USD 341.7 million worldwide. The film opened to USD 183.9 million in the US and an impressive USD 157.8 million from international markets, marking a significant milestone for the studio, which recently faced disappointment from Snow White's live-action remake iteration. Within just its opening weekend, Lilo & Stitch has already outgrossed the lifetime total of its 2002 animated predecessor, which earned USD 271.1 million globally (USD 145.8M domestic and USD 127.3M international). The performance places it as the sixth highest-grossing film of 2025 so far and reinforces the enduring appeal of the quirky, heartfelt tale about a girl and her alien dog. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the 2025 live-action film blends visual effects and tender storytelling, reintroducing audiences to the mischievous blue dog (Stitch) and his fiercely independent owner (Lilo), now played by newcomer Maia Kealoha in her debut role. Chris Sanders, the original voice of Stitch and co-creator of the 2002 film, returns to voice the character once again, lending a nostalgic touch that fans seem to be appreciating. The supporting cast includes Sydney Elizabeth Agudong as Nani, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. Several stars from the original film, including Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee, make cameo appearances in new supporting roles, providing an authentic touch. Written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, the film also draws inspiration from the animated sequels and television spinoffs, expanding the story's emotional depth and family-centric themes. Lilo & Stitch premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles on May 17 and hit US theaters on May 23. Despite mixed reception from critics, with some praising its heart and others questioning its necessity, the film's strong box office opening underscores Disney's ability to craft successful live-action adaptations and suggests that its unsuccessful ones are a rare miss. As the summer movie season ramps up, Lilo & Stitch is well-positioned to continue drawing audiences, especially families and nostalgic fans. Whether it can sustain momentum amid strong competition remains to be seen, but its historic opening frame firmly secures its place as one of Disney's most successful animated remakes to date.
