Lilo & Stitch Tracking to Become First $1 Billion Film of 2025

Aimee Cherry Quartey
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Lilo & Stitch Tracking to Become First $1 Billion Film of 2025
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Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch is proving to be a major box office force, with the film now tracking to become the first 2025 release to cross the $1 billion mark globally.

As of this week, the heartwarming reimagining of the 2002 animated classic has already grossed over $600 million worldwide, only weeks after its release. This impressive figure comes off a modest production budget of $100 million, signaling a massive return on investment and reaffirming Disney’s dominance in family entertainment.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (of Marcel the Shell with Shoes On fame), the film stays true to the original’s themes of family, loss, and belonging, while offering fresh visuals and a modern emotional touch that’s resonating with new audiences and nostalgic fans alike.

Critics have praised the film for its heartfelt performances, stunning visual effects—especially the realistic rendering of the mischievous alien Stitch—and its respectful nods to Hawaiian culture.

According to industry trackers, strong international turnout has been a key driver in the film’s performance, particularly in markets like Japan, Brazil, the UK, and the Philippines, where Disney’s family content traditionally performs well. In North America, the film has maintained a steady hold, boosted by positive word-of-mouth and repeat family viewings.

The success of Lilo & Stitch comes at a critical time for Disney, following mixed results from other live-action remakes. With its sharp budgeting, emotional storytelling, and broad audience appeal, the film is already being hailed as a model for future Disney reboots.

If current momentum continues, Lilo & Stitch will likely surpass the $1 billion mark before the end of June—making it the first film of 2025 to do so and one of Disney’s most profitable live-action remakes to date.

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