Blockbuster Movies Dominate Memorial Day Box Office: Mission: Impossible, Lilo & Stitch Lead Earnings
Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible Take the Stage
This Memorial Day weekend, theater-goers are flocking to catch the blockbusters Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning and the rebooted Lilo & Stitch, as the pair lead the charge to make this the most successful holiday weekend at the box office in history.
According to Variety, the two films have smashed records, earning a combined worldwide total of $341.7 million. Lilo & Stitch alone has blown past initial projections, garnering $183 million in North America over the four-day period, a record-breaking figure that surpasses all previous Memorial Day weekend releases.
Lilo & Stitch's Dominance
Lilo & Stitch holds the title for the highest-grossing Memorial Day weekend opening ever, eclipsing previous records held by films like Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End and The Hangover Part II (adjusted for inflation). It's even outdone X-Men: Days of Future Past and Fast & Furious 6, major Memorial Day hits in their own right.
Key Figures
- Domestic Box Office: Lilo & Stitch raked in $183 million in North America over the Memorial Day weekend, shattering previous records.
- Global Performance: Globally, the film brought in $341.7 million, with $158.7 million from international markets.
- Industry Impact: This year's Memorial Day weekend, fueled by both Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, is projected to be the most successful box office weekend ever.
Comparison Table: Notable Memorial Day Weekend Openings
| Film Title | Year | Memorial Day Weekend Gross (Domestic) ||------------------------------------------|------|----------------------------------------|| Lilo & Stitch (2025) | 2025 | $183 million (4-day) || Pirates of the Caribbean: At World’s End | 2007 | ~$158.4 million (4-day, inflation-adjusted figures may differ) || The Hangover Part II | 2011 | ~$103.4 million (4-day) || X-Men: Days of Future Past | 2014 | ~$112.2 million (4-day, 3-day approx. $90.8M) |
As summer rolls in, keep your eyes peeled for upcoming releases like Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, and 28 Years Later in June. The next wave of excitement will hit with Superman and Fantastic Four in July.
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