Lilo & Stitch Remake Earns $145.5 Million Over Memorial Day Weekend

Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch" has achieved a remarkable milestone at the box office, earning $145.5 million domestically over the Memorial Day weekend. This achievement marks the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend movie ever, surpassing the previous record set by "Top Gun: Maverick" in 2022. The film's success extends beyond domestic markets, with an additional $158.7 million earned from international territories, bringing its global total to $341.7 million.

The film's strong opening weekend was characterized by a per-screen average of $32,993 across 4,410 screens, demonstrating its wide appeal and robust audience turnout. The positive reception from audiences, as indicated by a CinemaScore of "A" and a PostTrak rating of 5 out of 5, further solidifies the film's success. The demographic breakdown reveals that the film appealed to a broad audience, with a significant portion of viewers being female and Hispanic.

Despite mixed critical reception, with a Rotten Tomatoes score of 69%, the audience score of 94% suggests that viewers found the film to be enjoyable and engaging. The film's appeal extended beyond traditional family audiences, with millennials and Gen Z making up a significant portion of the audience. This broad appeal has contributed to the film's impressive box office performance.

The Memorial Day weekend also saw the release of "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning," which earned $63 million domestically over the 3-day weekend and $77 million over the 4-day holiday frame. This marks a franchise record for the series, although it falls short of Tom Cruise's previous Memorial Day record with "Top Gun: Maverick." The film's strong performance overseas, with $127 million earned from 64 markets, further contributes to its global total of $190 million.

The overall box office performance for the Memorial Day weekend was robust, with the top ten films estimated to earn over $325 million. This represents a significant year-over-year improvement from the $132.27 million earned over the 4-day Memorial Day frame in 2024. The success of "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" has set a strong foundation for the summer movie season, indicating a positive outlook for the industry.