‘Lilo & Stitch’ Is the First MPA Title of 2025 to Hit $1 Billion

The Walt Disney Studios’ Lilo & Stitch live-action reimagining has officially crossed the $1 billion mark at the global box office ($416.2M domestic, $584.8M international), becoming the first Motion Picture Association title of 2025 to reach the milestone and cementing its status as the #1 MPA release of the year globally and internationally.

The Walt Disney Studios has released four billion-dollar films in the past 13 months alone: Lilo & Stitch, Walt Disney Animation’s Moana 2, Marvel Studios’ Deadpool & Wolverine and Disney-Pixar’s Inside Out 2.

“We knew there was a lot of love for Lilo & Stitch with audiences around the world, yet we never take that for granted, and we’re proud of how this new film has connected with people,” said Disney Entertainment Co-Chairman Alan Bergman. “I’m thankful to our filmmakers, our cast, and all on our Studio team who have made this film such a success, and we look forward to more adventures with these characters ahead.”

Domestically, Lilo & Stitch opened May 23 to a record-breaking $183 million in four days, setting the biggest Memorial Day weekend debut in history. It is one of only two films this year to surpass $400 million at the domestic box office. 

Internationally, Lilo & Stitch stands as the #1 MPA international release of 2025 to date. It is the highest-grossing Disney live-action film of all time in Mexico and is already the highest-grossing film of 2025 across a range of key international markets in Europe (France, Italy, Spain) and Latin America (Brazil, Mexico), in addition to several smaller markets.

Lilo & Stitch is currently playing in theaters worldwide, and a sequel is now in development. The new live-action film’s box office success has reignited global interest in the franchise, driving record viewership of the original animated classic and related content on Disney+, which have been viewed more than 640 million hours on the platform globally.

Attendees of San Diego Comic-Con this month can connect with the loveable alien both inside and outside the convention center. With no badge required, families can check out the “A Taste of Paradise” activation for island-inspired photo ops and free shaved ice served daily. The activation runs July 25-38, 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. daily (10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Sunday) at the Gaslamp Diagonal, adjacent to the Omni Hotel.

Inside the San Diego Convention Center, badgeholders can gain insider knowledge about the global franchise at “Disney Lilo & Stitch Panel: A Look Inside the Continuing Phenomenon” on Thursday, July 25 (3:15-4:15 p.m., Room 6BCF). Panelists include Chris Sanders (creator, writer and original voice of Stitch), Maia Kealoha (Lilo in the new film), Tia Carrere (original voice of Nani, now playing Mrs. Kekoa) and Sydney Agudong (Nani in the live-action film) as they revisit the franchise’s enduring legacy — which includes the original animated feature, 65-episode TV series, three direct-to-video films, a Japanese anime series, video games, attractions, comics, books and a certified Platinum soundtrack — and offer a closer look at the new movie.