Blockbuster Movies Crush Memorial Day Box Office with Mission: Impossible and Lilo & Stitch
Get ready, movie enthusiasts! This Memorial Day weekend, two blockbusters are dominating the theaters - "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning" and the revived classic, "Lilo & Stitch". According to Variety, these films have broken records, making it the largest Memorial Day weekend in history!
"Lilo & Stitch", an engaging Disney remake, has surpassed expectations, earning $183 million domestically and $341.7 million worldwide. It's the second-best holiday weekend start behind "Black Panther" and has left "Top Gun: Maverick" in the dust, surpassing its four-day weekend earnings of $160 million in 2022.
Meanwhile, "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning" opened with approximately $190 million worldwide, with $77 million from domestic box offices. This is a new record for the "Mission: Impossible" series, and it might reach up to $83 million by the end of the weekend.
Both films have been met with positive critical and audience reception, fueled by growing excitement ahead of their releases. The nostalgic appeal of both movies plays a significant role in their success - "Lilo & Stitch" is based on Disney's 23-year-old classic, and "The Final Reckoning" may be the last film in the franchise, or just the last to feature Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt.
While "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning" are stealing the show, don't forget about holdovers like "Final Destination Bloodlines", "Sinners", and "Thunderbolts". It's been over a decade since we saw such buzz around Memorial Day moviegoing, shining a positive light on the movie industry's recovery after challenging post-pandemic times.
As the summer season kicks off, get ready for more exciting releases like "Ballerina", "How to Train Your Dragon", and "28 Years Later" in June, followed by "Superman" and "Fantastic Four" in July. Let us know your thoughts on "Mission: Impossible" and "Lilo & Stitch" in the comments below!
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- Gizmodo and io9 have shared updates about the ongoing success of the movies "Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning", which are revolutionizing the future of the entertainment industry this Memorial Day weekend.
- The technology-focused website Gizmodo has reported that "Lilo & Stitch" has broken records for the best holiday weekend start since "Black Panther", while "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning" has smashed records in the "Mission: Impossible" series with its global box office earnings.
- If you're interested in the latest movie news and upcoming releases, be sure to check out the entertainment section on Gizmodo or io9 for updates on "Movies-and-TV", including various genres such as action, fantasy, and sci-fi films coming up this summer like "Ballerina", "How to Train Your Dragon", and "28 Years Later".
