The Walt Disney Studios’ live-action LILO & STITCH has officially surpassed $1 billion at the global box office—yielding $416.2 M domestic and $584.8 M international, making it not only the first Motion Picture Association (MPA) film of 2025 to reach this milestone, but also the top-grossing MPA release worldwide this year.
Key Highlights
•Record-Breaking Memorial Day Launch: Opened May 23 with an astounding $183M over the four-day weekend—setting a new Memorial Day opening record.
•Disney’s Billion-Dollar Streak: Marks Disney’s fourth film to eclipse $1B in just over a year, alongside MOANA 2, DEADPOOL & WOLVERINE, and INSIDE OUT 2.
•Global Domination: Topped international box offices in Mexico, France, Italy, Spain, and Brazil—now Disney's highest-grossing live-action movie ever in Mexico.
•Streaming Surge: Its success has ignited renewed interest in the original 2002 animated classic and Disney+ content, clocking over 640 million hours viewed globally.
•Sequel Confirmed: Disney announced a new sequel is already in development.
Disney’s Take
Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman said:
“We knew there was a lot of love for LILO & STITCH with audiences around the world, yet we never take that for granted… we’re proud of how this new film has connected with people” (The Walt Disney Company).
Industry Context & Outlook
•This achievement positions LILO & STITCH as the second-highest-grossing film of 2025 behind global juggernaut Ne Zhā 2
•Its success underscores a powerful rebound for Disney, especially following missteps like SNOW WHITE and ELIO.
•Notably, it reinforces Disney’s strategy to revitalize beloved properties for theatrical release—with nostalgic resonance and blockbuster potential.
