Disney’s ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Rises to No. 2 at 2025 Box Office, Tops ‘Sinners’

"Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible—The Final Reckoning" have once again captured the box office spotlight, following an unprecedented Memorial Day weekend. Alongside them, new releases like Sony's family-oriented "Karate Kid: Legends" and A24's chilling "Bring Her Back" added variety to the cinematic landscape. Studio estimates revealed a significant $149 million post-holiday haul, soaring over 120% compared to last year. Disney's hybrid "Lilo & Stitch" took the lead, earning $63 million across 4,410 North American theaters, elevating its domestic total to $280.1 million and $610.8 million globally. Meanwhile, "Sinners" continued to perform robustly in its seventh weekend. Expert Paul Dergarabedian noted, "The strength of word-of-mouth is paramount." Newcomers, particularly "Karate Kid: Legends," debuted with promising receptions.