Lilo & Stitch Is Tracking to Out-Gross Snow White’s Entire Box Office in One Weekend

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Initial predictions suggest that the upcoming live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch will make a significant impact when it premieres during Memorial Day weekend. As reported by Deadline, early estimates indicate the film could generate over $100 million in its first three days domestically, potentially outperforming Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning in box office sales. However, it’s worth noting that Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning is also expected to have a strong opening, aiming to set a new franchise record for the biggest debut, surpassing Mission: Impossible – Fallout’s $61 million from 2018.

In simpler terms, the upcoming release of “Lilo & Stitch” is expected to be a significant boost for Disney, which has recently experienced a box office slump with the live-action remake of “Snow White,” earning only $82 million in domestic sales. If predictions are accurate, “Lilo & Stitch” could potentially surpass many other live-action Disney remakes in terms of its opening weekend earnings, with only “The Jungle Book,” “Beauty and the Beast,” and “The Lion King” having grossed more at their debuts. It’s possible that it might even overtake “The Jungle Book.

Initially, Snow White had a tough debut, raking in just $42.2 million in domestic sales during its opening weekend. Despite winning the box office, it was clouded by scandals and mixed criticism, failing to maintain momentum. Consequently, it was dethroned in its second week by Jason Statham’s film, A Working Man. As of now, Snow White has grossed $182.3 million worldwide, but with a production budget of $270 million, it’s still got a long way to go to turn a profit.

The release of “Lilo & Stitch” is not yet upon us, but its marketing strategy appears stronger than that of “Snow White” at this point. Disney has been emphasizing the lovable mischief-maker Stitch in promotional content, suggesting a departure from the usual live-action remakes. So far, the audience seems to appreciate director Dean Fleischer Camp’s approach, creating a buzz around “Lilo & Stitch.

If Lilo & Stitch performs as well as forecasted at the box office, it would indeed be a positive turn for Disney. This year hasn’t been all bad for Disney, with Snow White being only one of their box office flops. The latest Captain America installment, Brave New World, has underperformed in the MCU, and it took just two weekends for A Minecraft Movie to surpass its earnings as the top-grossing film of 2025 so far. Moreover, predictions suggest that Thunderbolts, set to debut on May 2nd and mark the start of summer movie season, may only manage a soft opening around $70 million. The combined success of Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning could provide just the boost that cinemas need.

Apart from enhancing Disney’s immediate box office earnings, the success of “Lilo & Stitch” might also contribute to Disney’s long-term aspirations. If it proves successful, this could suggest that Disney’s strategy of producing live-action remakes remains valid. However, they may need to exercise more caution when deciding which films are suitable for this transformation. The original animated “Lilo & Stitch” was released in 2002, making the upcoming remake appealing across multiple generations and capitalizing on adults’ nostalgia for the initial version. This success could potentially pave the way for the live-action remake of another contemporary film, such as “Moana.

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2025-04-15 16:39