Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Breaks 12-Year Box Office Record

Disney's live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch shattered Memorial Day weekend box office records, earning $361.3 million globally and surpassing the previous record-holder, Fast & Furious 6. Domestically, it grossed $192.7 million, outpacing the original 2002 animated film's entire U.S. run, and also topped Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the box office. The remake received generally positive reviews, holding a 68-69% approval rating from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, while audiences responded even more favorably with a 93% audience score, indicating strong fan approval despite some critical reservations. The original film, noted for its unique themes around family and responsibility, lacked typical Disney tropes like princesses or romance but has maintained a beloved status, which contributed to the live-action version's success. Disney initially planned to release the remake on streaming but shifted to theaters, a decision vindicated by its blockbuster performance that helped make the 2025 Memorial Day weekend the biggest in U.S. box office history. The financial and audience reception suggests potential for future sequels, contingent on continued box office success.