“Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible — The Final Reckoning” topped the box office following a remarkable Memorial Day weekend, contributing to a $149 million haul that was over 120% higher than the previous year. Disney’s live-action “Lilo & Stitch” led the way, earning $63 million from 4,410 theaters and surpassing “Sinners” to become the second-highest grossing film of the year at $280.1 million domestically and $610.8 million worldwide. “Mission: Impossible” secured second place with $27.3 million, bringing its domestic total to $122.6 million, but its high production cost of $400 million casts doubts on its profitability.
Among new releases, Sony’s “Karate Kid: Legends” opened strongly, grossing an estimated $21 million. Starring Jackie Chan and Ralph Macchio, it received a strong A- CinemaScore and is expected to perform well in the upcoming weeks, having an estimated global total of $47 million so far. “Final Destination: Bloodlines” continued to do well with $10.8 million in its third weekend, now the franchise’s highest-grossing film without inflation adjustments, totaling $229.3 million globally.
The horror film “Bring Her Back” debuted at number five with $7.1 million, garnering a B+ CinemaScore. The weekend also saw the limited release of Wes Anderson’s “The Phoenician Scheme,” which earned $270,000. Despite the promising summer box office outlook, the industry still aims to reach a pre-pandemic target of $4 billion, with May’s forecast closing out at $973 million, up 75% from the same month in 2024. The top ten films reflected the strong earnings, with “Lilo & Stitch” and “Mission: Impossible” leading the charge.
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