Thescreescore – Disney’s live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has achieved a phenomenal box office success, becoming only the fourth film of 2025 to surpass the $400 million global mark. This heartwarming tale of an unlikely friendship between a Hawaiian girl and an alien fugitive has resonated with audiences worldwide, proving a potent antidote to the recent string of underperforming live-action remakes. The film, featuring a stellar cast including Chris Sanders reprising his voice role, Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee, has not only conquered the hearts of viewers but also smashed box office records.
In a mere six days, Lilo & Stitch has raked in over $400 million globally and a staggering $200 million domestically. This performance eclipses the original 2002 animated film’s total lifetime gross of $273 million, solidifying its position as a major box office triumph. The film’s impressive opening weekend, earning $182.6 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend ($146 million over the traditional three-day period) and a further $178.6 million internationally, set a new benchmark for the studio. This remarkable debut places it alongside Ne Zha 2, A Minecraft Movie, and Captain America: Brave New World as one of the top-performing films of 2025.
This success story is particularly significant considering the recent critical and commercial disappointments of other Disney live-action remakes. The film’s positive reception (69% on Rotten Tomatoes), a stark contrast to the critical panning of Snow White, suggests a winning formula for Disney: perhaps the key to success lies in crafting genuinely engaging and well-received films. With its current trajectory, Lilo & Stitch is well-positioned to become a billion-dollar blockbuster, a much-needed resurgence for Disney’s live-action adaptations. The film’s impressive performance, exceeding even A Minecraft Movie‘s domestic sixth-day gross of $193 million, signals a potential game-changer for the studio’s future projects. Thescreescore.com offers further analysis on the film’s budget versus box office projections, hinting at a potentially massive return on investment.
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