Lilo and Stitch Set to Smash Box Office Records!

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Summary

  • Lilo & Stitch may earn Disney’s first $100 debut weekend of the year.
  • It’s one live-action remake that many actually seem optimistic about.
  • Predicted to rule Memorial Day weekend, a contrast to Disney’s sluggish 2024 box office.

As a passionate movie enthusiast, I must admit that at first glance, Lilo & Stitch might appear to be yet another live-action adaptation of a beloved Disney animated classic. However, early predictions suggest that this film will prove to be Disney’s much-needed salvation in 2025.

Originally, the movie “Lilo & Stitch” debuted in the summer of 2002 and earned a worldwide revenue of $273 million on a budget of $80 million. The remake’s trailer was recently unveiled to great acclaim, making it Disney’s second-most viewed live-action trailer (with 158 million views). From the teaser and official synopsis, it appears that the movie will follow the same narrative as its predecessor: an indestructible bond between a Hawaiian orphan girl named Lilo and a canine-like alien, “Stitch” (Experiment 626), initially designed for destruction. The original filmmaker Chris Sanders is part of the project but won’t be directing this time; instead, Dean Fleischer Camp from “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” will be taking on that role. However, Chris Sanders will reprise his famous voice work for “Stitch.

The movie “Lilo & Stitch” is anticipated to have a powerful debut at the U.S. box office, potentially earning over $100 million during its opening weekend. According to recent reports from Deadline and Quorum, this film could dominate the Memorial Day weekend box office alongside “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning.” This is a positive change from the lackluster Memorial Day weekend of 2024, where “Mad Max: Furiosa” and “Garfield” combined for a total of just $132.2 million.

Lilo & Stitch May Earn Disney’s First $100 Debut Weekend of The Year

It’s One Live-Action Remake That Many Seem Positive About

As a film enthusiast, I’m tempted to take an early gamble on this one. Given Quorum’s impressive track record and the fact that Lilo & Stitch’s social media promotion is yet to kick off, there’s a strong possibility it could open with earnings significantly surpassing $100 million. Even if we stick with initial predictions, Disney would still secure their first genuine three-day domestic nine-figure opener of the year, surpassing even Captain America: Brave New World’s four-day weekend debut, which included President’s Day.

Three key aspects are vital for grasping the financial perspective of the film “Lilo & Stitch.” Initially, its original animation made a strong start with $35 million in 2002, an impressive amount. In contrast, it’s anticipated that Marvel Cinematic Universe’s “Thunderbolts” will only manage a $70 million debut. Secondly, during the Memorial Day weekend, Lilo & Stitch will face competition from “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.” Remarkably, its predecessor, “Mission: Impossible – Fallout,” opened with $62 million in 2018. A recent report by Deadline suggests that the popularity of both films is comparable. Furthermore, “Mission: Impossible” and Tom Cruise have a reputation for box office success, making their competition potentially fierce, similar to the contest between “Mufasa: The Lion King” and “Sonic the Hedgehog 3” from last December.

Industry analysts would be more focused on whether this year’s Memorial Day holiday sales will surpass the highest-grossing post-COVID total of 2022 ($223.7 million), led by Tom Cruise’s film Top Gun: Maverick, or if they will break the overall record set in 2013 ($314.2 million).

Sources: Deadline

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2025-04-13 17:44