Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Earns Second-Largest Opening Weekend of 2025

Summary

  • Disney’s Lilo & Stitch live-action film is projected to open with $341.7 million globally
  • This marks 2025’s second-largest worldwide debut and Disney’s third-best live-action opening

The live-action version of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” is expected to make a splash with approximately $341.7 million USD in worldwide ticket sales during the Memorial Day weekend.

According to Variety, the film has achieved the second-largest worldwide opening weekend in 2025, trailing only a Minecraft Movie. Additionally, its debut places it as the third-highest grossing live-action adaptation for Disney, following The Lion King and Beauty and the Beast.

The opening earnings of Lilo & Stitch clash with Disney’s $200 million USD spending on production and promotion. Its global total revenue is comprised of $157.8 million USD from foreign countries, with significant contributions coming from Mexico ($23.7 million USD), the UK ($12.9 million USD), and Brazil ($11.1 million USD).

David A. Gross from Franchise Entertainment Research found the “Lilo & Stitch” remake to be exceptionally captivating. It’s a film that appeals to the masses, and its audience feedback has been nothing short of remarkable.

The movie is based on Disney’s 2002 animated film and features Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, and Maia Kealoha as its main stars.

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2025-05-26 05:55