Disney’s Lilo & Stitch live-action adaptation is on fire at the global box office. The heartwarming remake is not only winning over audiences worldwide but is also on course to become 2025’s first film to join the $1 billion club — and it’s doing so at an astonishing pace.
The film has comfortably held its #1 position at the North American box office for three straight weekends, a rare feat in today’s competitive market. With a production budget of $100 million, Lilo & Stitch has already raked in over seven times that amount globally, cementing its blockbuster status.
Over its third weekend in North America, the film earned $32.5 million — a 47.4% drop from the previous weekend, which is still impressive by industry standards. It’s been performing exceptionally well among Memorial Day releases, even scoring the second-highest third Friday gross of all time for that holiday frame. As of now, the film has collected $335.79 million domestically in just 17 days.
International markets have also embraced the beloved duo. According to box office analyst Luiz Fernando, the film brought in $67.7 million overseas during its third weekend, bringing the international total to $436.8 million. Combining that with the domestic earnings, Lilo & Stitch now boasts a staggering $772.59 million worldwide.
Analysts are predicting the film will ultimately finish its theatrical run with earnings between $1.05 billion and $1.15 billion — a huge success for a film made on a $100 million budget. That translates to a massive 672% return on investment.
Released on May 23, Lilo & Stitch has proven that Disney’s formula of nostalgic remakes still holds immense power at the box office when done right.
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