Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has ignited a major box office spark, shattering expectations with a record-breaking domestic debut. According to Friday returns, the film is expected to gross between $170 million and $180 million, leaving its predecessor, Tom Cruise’s Top Gun: Maverick, in the dust.
The unexpected success story is attributed to the nostalgia factor, particularly among teenage girls and younger women who grew up with the original animated film and TV series. The movie has already garnered a 70% Rotten Tomatoes critics score and an A CinemaScore from audiences, solidifying its position as the biggest Memorial Day opener of all time.
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning also performed admirably, with a domestic opening of $77 million, setting a new franchise-best record. The film’s performance has helped drive overall ticket sales for the holiday weekend to exceed $320 million, making it one of the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekends in recent history.
The combination of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is generating significant buzz, with some labeling it as a “Stitchin: Impossible” phenomenon. While not expected to reach the same cultural phenomenon as Barbenheimer, the duo’s massive success cannot be ignored.
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