Everyone’s favorite rambunctious little blue alien has crossed an important milestone.
The Walt Disney Studios’ live-action reimagining of Lilo & Stitch has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office, making it the first Motion Picture Association (MPA) title of 2025 to reach the milestone. The film now stands as the #1 MPA release of the year both globally and internationally.
This achievement marks a significant moment for Disney, which has now delivered four billion-dollar films in the past 13 months. Alongside Lilo & Stitch, the studio’s recent billion-dollar hits include Moana 2 from Walt Disney Animation Studios, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine, and Disney and Pixar’s Inside Out 2.
“We knew there was a lot of love for Lilo & Stitch with audiences around the world, yet we never take that for granted, and we’re proud of how this new film has connected with people,” Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman of Disney Entertainment, said. “I’m thankful to our filmmakers, our cast, and all on our Studio team who have made this film such a success, and we look forward to more adventures with these characters ahead.”
Domestically, Lilo & Stitch opened with a staggering $183 million over four days, setting a new record for the biggest Memorial Day weekend debut in history. It is one of only two films this year to surpass $400 million at the North American box office.
The film’s success has reignited global interest in the Lilo & Stitch franchise. Viewership of the original 2002 animated film and related content on Disney+ has surged, with more than 640 million hours streamed globally. A sequel to the live-action film is already in development.
“Stitch is an example of what Disney actually does best,” David Greenbaum, President of Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios, said in May. “An extraordinary animated film from 2002 that becomes a series that then over time creates a real fanship, which leads to us looking at the idea of creating this wonderful film that we now are bringing out to the world.”
Lilo & Stitch’s performance underscores the studio’s continued box office dominance as well as its ability to revitalize beloved classic stories for new generations. The film’s success also reinforces the global reach of the Disney brand showcasing the company’s ability to craft stories that touch multiple parts of Disney’s businesses from theatrical to streaming to experiences to consumer products.