"Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible" Shatter Box Office Records

"Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible" Dominate Memorial Day Box Office: A Record-Breaking Weekend This Memorial Day weekend saw a historic box office performance, with Disney's live-action "Lilo & Stitch" and Paramount's "Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning Part One" shattering records. "Lilo & Stitch" achieved a massive $183 million domestic opening, the biggest Memorial Day weekend debut ever, surpassing even "Top Gun: Maverick's" $160 million in 2022. This makes it the second-largest four-day holiday weekend opening in history, behind only "Black Panther." Meanwhile, "Mission: Impossible" scored an impressive $77 million, a franchise record. Variety reports that "Lilo & Stitch" has already generated $341.7 million worldwide, exceeding its $100 million budget. Despite some fan criticism of changes in the remake, the film received an A Cinemascore from audiences. The success of both films suggests a bright future for sequels and more live-action Disney remakes. "This is a remarkable achievement," says Alex from Pop Culture Brain, "and it shows the power of these beloved franchises."