Disney’s Lilo & Stitch Grosses $610M Global, Becomes 2025’s 2nd Highest

Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch" continues to dominate the North American box office, grossing $63 million in its second weekend and surpassing $280 million domestically with a global total exceeding $610 million. This performance has positioned the film as the second-highest grossing movie of the year domestically, overtaking "Sinners," and it is on track to become a billion-dollar hit worldwide, aided by a relatively modest $100 million production budget. Despite mixed critical reviews, the movie has garnered strong audience approval, with a 90% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. In comparison, Sony’s "Karate Kid: Legends," featuring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, opened with $21 million but fell short of projections, facing challenges such as franchise saturation and competition from "Lilo & Stitch." Meanwhile, "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" held second place with $27.3 million in its second weekend, though its high production costs mean profitability remains uncertain. Additionally, A24's horror film "Bring Her Back" performed well critically and commercially, though it did not exceed expectations significantly.