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Lilo & Stitch Leads Memorial Day Box Office Clash with Mission: Impossible 8

Disney's live-action remake and Tom Cruise's franchise finale target a combined $600 million global debut, with Lilo & Stitch projected to dominate domestically.

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Overview

  • Disney's Lilo & Stitch is forecast to open domestically at $150–165 million, far outpacing Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning's $75–85 million projection for the Memorial Day weekend.
  • Global box office predictions for the two films combined reach approximately $600 million, with both titles expected to exceed $125 million in their overseas openings.
  • Lilo & Stitch has already generated over $20 million in U.S. presales, surpassing recent hits like The Super Mario Bros. Movie and The Little Mermaid.
  • Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning, with a production budget estimated between $300–400 million, is launching in 64 international markets, marking the franchise's largest overseas debut to date.
  • Both films are strategically targeting distinct demographics: Lilo & Stitch appeals broadly to families and younger viewers, while Mission: Impossible focuses on older male audiences.