Overview

• The live-action remake opened to $83.7 million in North America and $197.8 million worldwide, marking the best debut weekend in the franchise’s history.
• Positive audience response has driven its strong start, with exit polls scoring it an A on CinemaScore and a 98% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
• Universal Pictures and DreamWorks Animation confirmed a live-action sequel is set for release in June 2027 ahead of the film’s summer run.
• Disney’s Lilo & Stitch has now topped $858 million globally and is closing in on $1 billion, underscoring a growing appetite for PG-rated family remakes.
• The blockbuster openings of both films have helped lift 2025’s total box office by 23% year-over-year, highlighting the commercial pull of live-action adaptations.