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Disney and Paramount Gear Up for $485M Memorial Day Box Office Showdown

Lilo & Stitch and Mission: ImpossibleFinal Reckoning target record-breaking launches with strong domestic presales and global rollouts.

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Overview

  • Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is projected to open with $150 million domestically, supported by over $20 million in U.S. presales and strong interest from key demographics.
  • Mission: ImpossibleFinal Reckoning is expected to gross $75–$85 million domestically across 3,846 theaters, with preview screenings beginning Thursday afternoon.
  • Lilo & Stitch’s international rollout spans 50 markets, with an overseas debut forecasted to exceed $125 million, including major releases in China, the UK, and France.
  • Mission: ImpossibleFinal Reckoning is on track for a franchise-best overseas opening of over $125 million in like-for-like markets, excluding China, which premieres next week.
  • Both films aim to challenge Memorial Day weekend box office records, with combined global debut projections ranging from $485 million to $600 million.