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Disney’s Live-Action Lilo & Stitch Nears $1 Billion After Overtaking Oppenheimer

Its $994 million haul after eight weeks has prompted Disney to develop a sequel.

Cillian Murphy as a young Oppenheimer in Oppenheimer.

Overview

  • After eight weeks in theaters, the live-action Lilo & Stitch has grossed $994 million globally, with $415 million domestically and $579 million overseas.
  • The film recently surpassed Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer, which earned $976 million worldwide, and has eclipsed other blockbusters including Despicable Me 2 and The Lion King.
  • Box office forecasts project the remake will cross the $1 billion mark within days, making it one of the top-grossing films of 2025.
  • Disney has officially confirmed that a sequel is in development, extending the studio’s live-action remake strategy.
  • High audience scores and a delayed home video release have sustained its theatrical momentum and profitability.