Lilo & Stitch, Mission Impossible Break Memorial Day Box Office Records

The Memorial Day weekend of 2025 has become the highest-grossing in history, driven primarily by the strong performances of Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning." "Lilo & Stitch" has set a new domestic record with $145.5 million in ticket sales, surpassing "Top Gun: Maverick" and becoming one of Disney's biggest live-action remakes, while globally the two films combined have earned over $490 million. "Mission: Impossible" also achieved a franchise record with a domestic opening of $63 million and a worldwide total of $190 million, buoyed by Paramount's marketing and appealing to a younger audience. This box office surge marks a significant rebound for theaters after a slow start to the year and reflects increased audience enthusiasm for theatrical releases, reversing trends caused by streaming competition and industry strikes. The success is also credited to a broader range of new releases and the anticipation of a strong summer blockbuster season. Industry experts view this weekend’s results as a hopeful sign for the future of moviegoing and the entertainment industry’s recovery.