The live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch has triumphantly crossed the impressive $1 Billion mark at the Box Office. It debuted during the Memorial Day weekend, significantly outperforming the opening weekend sales of Mission : Impossible – The Final Reckoning. Despite the arrival of other films in theaters, Lilo & Stitch continues to hold its ground remarkably well.
This year has marked a significant shift in Disney’s approach to live-action adaptations. In March, the studio released Snow White. Unfortunately, the film was met with negative reviews from critics and faced challenges at the Box Office, leading the company down a difficult road.
Lilo & Stitch has officially surpassed the $1 billion milestone. Recent figures indicate that the film has reached a total of $1.001 billion. This amount is divided into $416.2 million from domestic earnings and $584.8 million from international markets.
This Is The First Hollywood Film To Reach $1 Billion At Box Office In 2025
With this achievement, Lilo & Stitch has made history as the first Hollywood film of the year to surpass $1 billion in earnings. Although another film, the China-produced animated feature Ne Zha 2, also reached this milestone but that’s not a Hollywood movie.
This moment is significant not just for Lilo & Stitch, but for the overall Box Office performance of Hollywood this year. This is particularly relevant as it could take some time before Hollywood witnesses another film grossing $1 billion.
Jurassic World – Rebirth has been performing reasonably well, accumulating a total of over $700 million so far. However, it’s domestic opening was significantly lower than that of Jurassic World Dominion, which may suggest a decrease in overall Box Office earnings.
This comparison reinforces the immense popularity of Lilo & Stitch. Although it benefited from a pre-existing fan base due to the animated film and series, it had yet to be recognized as a live-action franchise. Nevertheless, it has outperformed franchise movies like Mission : Impossible and Jurassic World, demonstrating it’s remarkable strength.
Furthermore, this milestone arrives shortly after Disney announced the production of Lilo & Stitch 2. This news is logical considering that the live-action remake is on track to reach $1 billion, marking the first film under their brand to achieve this in quite some time. This achievement will undoubtedly accelerate the progress of the sequel, particularly in light of the overall popularity of the franchise.
Our Perspective On The Lilo & Stitch Box Office Milestone
Disney has achieved impressive numbers with their live-action remakes in the past, although it has been some time since then. Lilo & Stitch demonstrated the company’s capabilities in these adaptations. Similarly, How to Train Your Dragon illustrated the potential success of a high-quality live-action remake.
This not only allows Disney to relax as the live-action Moana project approaches, but it also indicates that additional live-action films are in the works.
While some viewers may lament these forthcoming movies, we believe that Lilo & Stitch represents a promising indication of their possible quality. With $1 billion in revenue, Disney should possess the means to ensure that the sequel is equally impressive.