Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” and Tom Cruise’s “Mission: Impossible” Succeed in Breaking Records on Memorial Day Weekend.
A historic box office record was set over the Memorial Day weekend, with a live-action film from Walt Disney’s studios paired with a long-awaited action movie starring Tom Cruise. The unlikely combination of “Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible” proved to be a winning formula, as domestic theaters saw significant gains during this year’s holiday weekend.
The result was the biggest Memorial Day weekend at the box office, surpassing previous records in the process. This milestone marks an impressive achievement for the entertainment industry, highlighting the enduring appeal of both Disney and Cruise’s action-packed franchises.
Source: https://www.barrons.com/articles/hollywood-record-memorial-day-box-office-755d8710