Lilo & Stitch Becomes Second-Highest Grossing Film of 2025 Worldwide

Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' continued to dominate the box office for the second consecutive weekend, grossing $63 million domestically and bringing its total to over $280 million, making it the second-highest grossing film of 2025. The film has earned more than $610 million worldwide, trailing only 'A Minecraft Movie,' and is projected to potentially surpass $1 billion globally, joining the ranks of other major Disney reboots. Despite strong competition from 'Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning' and new releases like 'Karate Kid: Legends,' 'Lilo & Stitch' maintained a significant lead, with the latter films earning significantly less in their respective openings or second weeks. Critics and audiences alike have given the film positive reviews, with Rotten Tomatoes rating it at 70 percent and Metacritic at 74 percent, highlighting its emotional and humorous storytelling. The movie, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and featuring a diverse cast, has a relatively modest production budget of about $100 million compared to its box office success. Industry analysts emphasize the importance of word-of-mouth and sustained audience interest over opening weekend figures in driving its continued strong performance.