Blockbuster Hits 'Mission: Impossible' and 'Lilo & Stitch' Rake in Significant Memorial Day Revenue
Repoorton the latest chapter of summer movie madness:
Get ready to hit the theaters this weekend, with action-packed Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning and heartwarming laughs from Lilo & Stitch stealing the show.
According to Variety, these two stunning films have set a whole new record for Memorial Day holiday earnings, bringing in an astonishing $341.7 million worldwide. In the US alone, Lilo has left Top Gun: Maverick (which earned $160 million through all four days in 2022) in its dust, boasting a domestic total of $145.5 million. Though Black Panther still holds the title for the best Presidents Day weekend start, Lilo has secured a well-deserved second place with its staggering numbers[2][4][5].
If that weren't enough, Lilo is now one of the biggest debuts for Disney’s live-action reimaginings, slotting in just behind The Lion King (which grossed $191 million in 2019) and Beauty & the Beast ($174 million in 2017). By the end of the weekend, Lilo & Stitch may also break the record with an estimated $183 million in earnings[2][4][5].
Meanwhile, Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning opened to a worldwide haul of $190 million. A chunk of that figure comes from its international audience, with $127 million contributed from its early release in countries such as Australia and South Korea[3][5]. By weekend’s end, its domestic take of $63 million may swell to $77 million, setting a new high for the Mission: Impossible series[3][5].
Both films have generated positive critical and audience acclaim, fueled by the growing excitement leading up to their releases. The success of Lilo & Stitch can partly be attributed to nostalgia for the 23-year-old animated original, and Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning may mark the last outing for Tom Cruise’s Ethan Hunt[3][5].
Talking about more weekend blockbusters, don't forget about holdovers like Final Destination: Bloodlines, Sinners, and Thunderbolts. It's been over a decade since people have flocked to theaters as much during Memorial Day, and a notable improvement from 2024's disappointing showings of Mad Max: Fury Road and Garfield[3][5].
Looking ahead, June brings a fresh wave of excitement with movies like Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, and 28 Years Later. July is set to release Superman and Fantastic Four[2][3][5]. Share your thoughts on Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning and Lilo & Stitch in the comments!
On the side, here's a quick rundown of upcoming Marvel, Star Wars, and Star Trek releases, what's next for the DC Universe on the silver and small screens, and everything you need to know about the future of Doctor Who[3][5].
[1]: https://variety.com/2025/film/news/lilo-stitch-memorial-day-holiday-box-office-1235159641/[2]: https://www.boxofficemojo.com/weekend/chart/[3]: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/news/lilo-stitch-memorial-day-holiday-2025-film-box-office-1235161362/[4]: https://www.forbes.com/sites/scottmendelsohn/2025/05/30/lilo-stitch-makes-memorial-day-box-office-history/?sh=5fbbd2d950cc[5]: https://deadline.com/2025/05/lilo-stitch-memorial-day-holiday-weekend-box-office-top-gun-maverick-1235156589/
- The future of technology and entertainment news will undoubtedly feature discussions about the success of 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning' on Gizmodo and io9, given their stellar performances at the box office.
- As Memorial Day weekend draws to a close, the technology world should eagerly anticipate the future releases of movies like 'Ballerina', 'How to Train Your Dragon', and '28 Years Later', following the impressive earnings of 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning'.
- With the ongoing popularity of franchises like Marvel, Star Wars, Star Trek, DC Universe, and Doctor Who, tech enthusiasts and entertainment lovers can look forward to engaging content about these series on various platforms in the near future.
