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Disney Greenlights 'Lilo & Stitch 2' After Live-Action Remake’s $914 Million Global Haul

Announced on 626 Day, the sequel follows a film that has become 2025’s second-highest-grossing release with continued theatrical momentum

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Overview

  • The remake debuted on May 21 with a record $182.6 million over the Memorial Day weekend, marking the largest four-day opening in US box office history.
  • It has since amassed $390 million domestically and $524 million internationally, surpassing Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2’s US earnings.
  • The June 26 announcement came via a Stitch-led social video that spelled out the sequel’s title in parking-lot tire tracks.
  • With a global total $86 million below $1 billion, the film stands four spots outside the US top-50 highest-grossing chart.
  • The franchise generated $2.6 billion in consumer-product sales in 2024, reinforcing its value to Disney beyond ticket sales.