‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission: Impossible’ Drive Record Memorial Day Box Office

The 2025 Memorial Day weekend marked a historic milestone for the North American box office, led by the releases of Disney’s live-action ‘Lilo & Stitch’ and ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning.’ Combined, these films propelled the domestic box office to an unprecedented $326.7 million over the four-day holiday, breaking previous records and signaling a robust recovery for theaters post-pandemic. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ dominated with a $183 million domestic debut and $341 million globally, making it the second-highest opening of 2025, just behind ‘A Minecraft Movie.’ The film’s strong performance also made it one of the best Disney live-action remake openings, only trailing ‘The Lion King’ (2019) and ‘Beauty and the Beast’ (2017). Meanwhile, ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ achieved a franchise-best opening, earning $77.5 million domestically over four days and $205.5 million worldwide. This installment surpassed previous franchise records and contributed to the overall box office surge. The weekend’s success was further underscored by record attendance and concession sales at major theater chains like AMC, Regal, and Cinemark. The surge in ticket sales lifted the year-to-date box office by over 22% compared to 2024, with industry analysts optimistic about reaching pre-pandemic revenue levels. The strong performance of both family-friendly and action blockbusters has reinvigorated the industry, suggesting a positive outlook for the summer movie season and renewed audience enthusiasm for theatrical releases.