Blockbusters like Mission: Impossible and Lilo & Stitch rake in significant revenues during Memorial Day weekend.
Shattering Memorial Day Box Office Records: A Holiday to Remember!
Looks like we're in for a treat this Memorial Day weekend with two blockbusters taking the spotlight – Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning and Lilo & Stitch.
As per Variety, the duo has made Memorial Day history, raking in a whopping $341.7 million worldwide, shattering past records. Lilo's staggering domestic earnings of $145.5 million have easily surpassed Top Gun: Maverick's ($160 million) 2022 Memorial Day tally, while falling just short of Black Panther's ($242 million) Presidents Day 2018 record. By the end of the weekend, Lilo is expected to net an impressive $183 million, cementing its position as one of Disney's most successful live-action remakes.
Meanwhile, The Final Reckoning roared into theaters with a global opening of $190 million, with $127 million coming from its international audience due to its early release in select territories. Domestically, the film is predicted to earn $77 million by the weekend's end, smashing the Mission: Impossible series' previous records.
Both movies have received critical acclaim and positive audience responses, fueled by their nostalgic appeal. Lilo, based on a beloved 23-year-old classic, and The Final Reckoning, potentially being the swan song for Tom Cruise's Ethan Hunt, have sparked audience enthusiasm.
Furthermore, this Memorial Day weekend's theater attendance is significantly higher than any seen in over a decade, as reported by Variety. The recent weaker showing in 2024 by Furiosa and Garfield seems like a distant memory. Summer blockbusters like Ballerina, How to Train Your Dragon, and 28 Years Later, along with Superman and Fantastic Four are lined up for upcoming releases.
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- The success of "Mission: Impossible-The Final Reckoning" and "Lilo & Stitch" has been covered by outlets like Gizmodo and Movies-and-TV, emphasizing their tech-driven action sequences and nostalgic appeal.
- The future of entertainment might find a new milestone as Memorial Day records are shattered by movies like "Lilo & Stitch," which is predicted to earn $183 million, surpassing recent Marvel and Disney accomplishments such as "Black Panther."
- With the immense success of this Memorial Day's offerings in mind, leading tech and entertainment websites like io9 and Variety have highlighted promising upcoming releases like "Ballerina," "How to Train Your Dragon," and "28 Years Later," reinforcing the resurgence and optimistic forecast for the movie industry.
