Disney’s live-action hybrid “Lilo & Stitch” dominated the box office charts again, passing Sony’s “Sinners” to become the second-highest grossing film of 2025. The movie earned $63 million from 4,410 locations in North America, bringing its global total to $610.8 million.
“Lilo & Stitch” took first place for the third consecutive Memorial Day weekend, fueled by strong audiences and a robust opening weekend that’s up over 120% from last year. Its domestic ticket sales now stand at $280.1 million, while its worldwide total is $610.8 million.
The film’s success can be attributed to its enduring popularity among both old and new fans. “This is the year of long-term playability,” said Paul Dergarabedian, Comscore’s senior media analyst, highlighting the importance of word-of-mouth and strong hold over opening weekend dollars.
Other notable performances included Sony’s family-friendly “Karate Kid: Legends,” which earned $21 million from 3,809 locations and received a strong A- CinemaScore. The movie has a reported production budget of $45 million and several weeks until a new family-friendly film arrives.
The weekend’s top five films are as follows:
1. “Lilo & Stitch” – $63 million
2. “Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning” – $27.3 million
3. “Karate Kid: Legends” – $21 million
4. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” – $10.8 million
5. “Bring Her Back” – $7.1 million
As the summer box office forecast remains promising, the month of May is expected to close out with $973 million – up 75% from May 2024 – according to data from Comscore.
Source: https://apnews.com/article/lilo-stitch-box-office-4c60a0754654fe8a8e785208fc8b7582