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'Lilo & Stitch' Reaches Major Milestone with $1 Billion at the Global Box Office
GLOBAL, JUL 17 – Disney's Lilo & Stitch earned $1 billion globally, driven by $416 million domestic and $585 million international box office, becoming 2025's top-grossing Western film with a sequel planned.
- On Wednesday, July 16, the live-action adaptation Lilo & Stitch crossed $1.001 billion globally, becoming the first 2025 release to hit that milestone after eight weeks in theaters.
- A record-breaking Memorial Day weekend debut of $183 million, coupled with nostalgic appeal among families and Gen Z and a strategic global rollout during peak seasons, laid the foundation for its success.
- Domestic audiences delivered $416.2 million in North America while international markets contributed $584.8 million, making it the number one international release of 2025.
- The film’s success reignited franchise interest, and related Disney+ content has been streamed over 640 million hours globally.
- This milestone sets a benchmark for future animated projects, and potential for new installments and spin-offs is rising.
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Disney's live-action remake of the popular animated film "Lilo and Stitch" became the first Hollywood title this year to exceed $1 billion at the global box office.
Disney finally gets it right as beloved 'Lilo & Stitch' joins billion-dollar club
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Original Lilo & Stitch Director Gives Thoughts on Remake in Exclusive Clip
(Image Credit: Disney) ComingSoon is debuting an exclusive Lilo & Stitch clip, diving into what makes the iconic duo such a special pair in Disney’s rich history. What happens in the Lilo & Stitch clip? The clip comes courtesy of one of the bonus features found on Lilo & Stitch’s home release. In it, Filmmaker Chris Sanders — who directed the original Lilo & Stitch and voiced the character — and remake director Dean Fleischer Camp explain what m…
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