Lilo & Stitch" and "Mission: Impossible 8" demonstrate  remarkable commercial success, continuing to dominate the cinematic landscape for a second consecutive week. As reported by Rubin and Russell (2025), "Lilo & Stitch," having grossed $610 million worldwide after just two weekends, stands as the second-largest Hollywood release of 2025. This animated film's appeal can be attributed to its nostalgic elements combined with modern storytelling that resonates with both younger audiences and adults who grew up with the original franchise.
After breaking several box office records with their massive Memorial Day weekend debuts, both Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning are still going stronger
Disney's live-action remake of their 2002 animated hit picked up another $63 million at the domestic box office, bringing its domestic tally to $280 million, per Comscore. Globally, the film is now at a whopping $610.8 million after just two weeks in theaters.
Riding the wave of box office success puts Lilo & Stitch on the path to possibly surpass the year's biggest winner so far, A Minecraft Movie ($947 million). Following a fugitive alien who befriends a lonely Hawaiian girl, Lilo & Stitch not only taps into millennial nostalgia, but has welcomed a new generation into the franchise thanks to its adorable mascot.
Ryan Coogler and starring Michael B. Jordan, has become a certified smash with $350.1 million globally — of which $83 million is from international markets. “Sinners” is among the top 10 highest-grossing releases through the first six months of the year — and it’s the only one that’s an original story and not based on existing IP.
Fourth place went “Final Destination: Bloodlines,” which earned $10.8 million in its third weekend. The movie is the highest-grossing in the franchise, not accounting for inflation, with $229.3 million globally.
Michael Philippou, who made the 2023 horror breakout “Talk to Me.” It earned a rare-for-horror B+ CinemaScore and is essentially the only new film in the genre until “28 Years Later” opens on June 20.
In tandem, "Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning" has also showcased impressive earnings, accumulating $353.8 million globally . The action-packed narrative and high-stakes thrills characteristic of the franchise continue to attract viewers. In its second weekend, it achieved an additional $76.1 million internationally, indicating sustained interest despite competition from other new releases. These box office figures not only reflect audience preferences but also underscore the effectiveness of marketing strategies employed by both films in appealing to diverse demographics.
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