Lilo & Stitch & Mission: Impossible 8 Set to Break Major Box Office Record

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Due to the releases of the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning”, this year’s Memorial Day weekend at the box office might set a new record in cinema history. As reported by “Deadline”, these two films are projected to earn more than $200 million collectively within the extended four-day holiday period. With an estimated domestic gross of $120 million, “Lilo & Stitch” is expected to take the lead, while “Mission: Impossible” is anticipated to bring in around $80 million. By considering the earnings from all other movies being screened during this time, cinemas could potentially experience the most successful Memorial Day weekend ever.

Currently, the record for the highest-earning Memorial Day weekend at the box office was set back in 2013, with blockbusters like “Fast & Furious 6” and “The Hangover Part III” contributing significantly to this achievement. Together, these films generated a staggering $314 million domestically that year.

Last month, box office predictions suggested that “Lilo & Stitch” would become a blockbuster movie. In its opening weekend alone, “Lilo & Stitch” is predicted to outperform the total domestic earnings of Disney’s recent remake of “Snow White.” Initial forecasts from April estimated that “Lilo & Stitch” would earn more than $100 million in its first three days; as of now, “Snow White” has earned approximately $85.8 million in the U.S. market.

As a movie enthusiast, I can’t help but express my anticipation for “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning,” one of the summer’s most eagerly awaited films. With its billing as the swan song for one of cinema’s premier action series, it’s no wonder fans are on edge.

Trailers for this film have cleverly borrowed a tactic from “Avengers: Endgame,” hinting at how “The Final Reckoning” wraps up almost three decades of narrative threads woven across the previous seven movies. During the promotional blitz, lead actor Tom Cruise has been tight-lipped about whether this is truly the end, adding an air of mystery and heightening the sense that we’re attending something extraordinary.

In essence, “The Final Reckoning” promises to be more than just a film; it’s shaping up to be an unforgettable cinematic event.

2025’s box office initially struggled, with high-profile films such as “Captain America: New Horizon” and “Mickey 17” underperforming or flopping significantly. However, things have taken a turn for the better since April. The release of “A Minecraft Film” shattered its own box office records, while “Sinners” rode on a tide of universal praise to surpass expectations. Even if Marvel’s “Thunderbolts” starts the summer movie season with a less-than-anticipated opening, it looks like cinema owners are in for a celebratory holiday weekend later this month. This is an encouraging trend for the rest of the year, which will see the release of major blockbusters like “Jurassic World Rebirth”, “Superman”, and “The Fantastic Four: First Footsteps”.

It’s not unexpected that films like “Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning” can peacefully share the spotlight at the box office, each opening to their own success. While they cater to distinct age groups, they don’t directly compete against each other. This diversity in film choices over a holiday weekend is advantageous, allowing action enthusiasts to gravitate towards “Mission: Impossible“, and families to enjoy “Lilo & Stitch“. The nostalgia for the original animated feature of “Lilo & Stitch” could also boost its popularity. If positive word-of-mouth prevails, their box office earnings could potentially rise even more in the lead up to their release.

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2025-05-01 21:16