Blockbuster Movie Haul over Memorial Day Weekend: Mission Impossible, Lilo & Stitch Bring In Significant Revenue
Droppin' some blockbusters at the box office this long weekend! We've got two shining stars taking the theaters by storm - Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and Lilo & Stitch. These two movies have left critics and audiences alike spellbound!
According to industry reports, this Memorial Day weekend has set a new box office record of $341.7 million worldwide[3]. Apparently, Lilo & Stitch has outperformed expectations and is currently minting $145.5 million domestically, surpassing the previous record of $160 million held by Top Gun: Maverick in 2022[4]. Domestically, it's the second-best opening weekend since Black Panther in 2018, gathering a whopping $242 million during Presidents Day[5]. Lilo is one of the top debuts for Disney's live-action remakes, beating The Lion King ($191 million) and 2017's Beauty & the Beast ($174 million)[6]. However, analysts predict it's likely to earn $183 million by the end of the four-day weekend.
Meanwhile, Final Reckoning opened with a bang, raking in $190 million worldwide, with $63 million domestically. Given its prior release in select territories such as Australia and South Korea, the international audience accounted for $127 million of the haul. By the weekend's end, its domestic take may jump to $77 million, creating a new record for the Mission: Impossible series[7]. Both films have been met with positive reviews because of their captivating narratives and high-quality performances[8][9].
With the excellent feedback, holdovers like Final Destination Bloodlines, Sinners, and Thunderbolts are also witnessing surging footfall in the theaters[10]. The success of these movies marks a return to the days of yore when people frequented cinemas in droves during Memorial Day, as was the case over a decade ago[11]. So, if you're still deliberating about what to see, head to the movies this weekend! The summer season is here, with Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, and 28 Years Later lined up in June, followed by the highly anticipated Superman and Fantastic Four in July.
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Gizmodo reports that the Memorial Day weekend box office has broken records, with Lilo & Stitch earning $145.5 million domestically, surpassing the previous record set by Top Gun: Maverick. The futuristic and high-tech world of technology enthusiasts at io9 will be excited to hear that Lilo & Stitch is one of Disney's top debuts for live-action remakes. This summer, movie lovers can look forward to more entertainment as blockbusters such as Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, and 28 Years Later hit the cinemas, followed by the much-anticipated Superman and Fantastic Four. For updates on movies, TV shows, and the latest in entertainment, be sure to check out Movies-and-TV and io9.
