Archive · 3 Jul 2025
"Lilo & Stitch" Tops Box Office as Highest-Grossing MPA Movie of 2025
The "Lilo & Stitch" movie is doing super well, making more money than other movies this year!
It has earned over $957 million worldwide, beating "A Minecraft Movie."
Even though "A Minecraft Movie" made more money in the U.S., "Lilo & Stitch" is still ahead overall.
This live-action movie's opening weekend was a big success, and the original story is popular on Disney+.
The success shows that people love nostalgic movies with female characters and is a win for Disney.
"Lilo & Stitch" becomes the highest-grossing MPA movie of 2025, surpassing "A Minecraft Movie."
"Lilo & Stitch" has grossed over $957.6 million worldwide, with "A Minecraft Movie" at $954.9 million.
"A Minecraft Movie" is the highest-grossing film in the U.S. with $423.9 million, compared to "Lilo & Stitch's" $403.7 million.
The film opened with a $182.6 million 4-day domestic debut, the largest Memorial Day weekend opening ever.
The original "Lilo & Stitch" and franchise have driven over 579 million hours on Disney+.
- Who
- The live-action film "Lilo & Stitch" and the animated film's franchise.
- What
- "Lilo & Stitch" has become the highest grossing MPA movie of 2025.
- When
- In its sixth week of release.
- Where
- Worldwide, with strong performances in several international markets, including Mexico, UK, and France.
- Why
- The success of "Lilo & Stitch" reflects the audience's preference for nostalgic movies and strong female characters, particularly as a live-action adaption of the 2002 animated movie.
Disney Franchise View
Minecraft Movie's perspective
Box Office Performance
Disney Franchise View
Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" dominates the box office.
Minecraft Movie's perspective
"A Minecraft Movie" is also a success
- Worldwide Gross
- $957.6 million
- U.S. Gross
- $403.7 million
- Opening Weekend (Domestic)
- $182.6 million (4-day)
- Disney+ Viewing Hours (Franchise)
- Over 579 million
- Retail Sales Increase (Stitch)
- Ten-fold increase from 2019 to 2024