Blockbuster Films Generate Substantial Box Office Revenue Over Memorial Day Weekend: Mission: Impossible and Lilo & Stitch Lead the Pack
Laissez les Bons Temps Rouler: Top-Earning Memorial Day Movies Ever
Memorial Day weekend has long been a go-to launch pad for blockbuster films, kickstarting the summer movie season in style. Here's a lowdown on some of the most bankable Memorial Day flicks:
- Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End (2007) - One of the highest-grossing Memorial Day films, although exact figures may differ based on the reference.
- Indiana Jones and the Kingdom of the Crystal Skull (2008) - Known for its impressive Memorial Day debut.
- Top Gun: Maverick (2022) - Brought in a whopping $160.5 million during its initial Memorial Day weekend run.[3][4]
But wait, there's a twist! The latest live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch, released in 2025, absolutely crushed it at the box office.
- Lilo & Stitch (2025) raked in an astonishing $183 million over the four-day Memorial Day weekend, eclipsing Top Gun: Maverick's 2022 domestic earnings by a whopping $22.5 million. This extraordinary opening marked the highest Memorial Day weekend ever, contributing to an overall box office of over $322 million.[3][4]
The 2025 Lilo & Stitch flick, thus, played a major role in earning the record for the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend in movie history. With nostalgia in full effect and fantastic reviews, audiences couldn't get enough! Catch the latest io9 scoop on upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe films and TV shows, and everything you need to know about the latest developments in Doctor Who. Let's hear your thoughts on Mission: Impossible and Lilo & Stitch in the comments below!
In the realm of colossal Memorial Day box office successes, the 2025 live-action adaptation of "Lilo & Stitch" holds a significant place. Not only did it surpass "Top Gun: Maverick's" 2022 domestic earnings by a remarkable $22.5 million, it also set a new record for the highest Memorial Day weekend gross with an astounding $183 million. Catch the latest updates on the latest developments in entertainment, including Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe films and TV shows, and the latest advancements in Doctor Who on io9. Share your thoughts on "Mission: Impossible" and "Lilo & Stitch" in the comments below.
