Two weeks into its excellent box office run, Disney’s live-action remake ofLilo & Stitchhas passed a massive milestone. The movie is allset to enter the coveted $1 billion club at the global box office, following a record-breaking debut over the Memorial Day weekend.Lilo & Stitchis riding a wave of positive audience response and has now overtaken a trio of titles from some of history’s biggest movie franchises. It’s also expected to top the domestic charts for the third time in a row this weekend, despite fresh competition in the form ofFrom the World of John Wick: Ballerina.
With an estimated $9 million on its third Friday of release,Lilo & Stitchhopped past the $300 million markat the domestic box office. In doing so, the film overtookThe Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey,Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, andThe Twilight Saga: Eclipse. Combined, the three movies have grossed over $900 million at the domestic box office. Each of these movies had its share of fan support, as doesLilo & Stitch, which has proven especially popular among millennials who watched the original animated film as children.
While the firstHobbitmovie opened to mediocre reviews, and the third Twilight film was greeted with a customary shrug from critics, the sixth Harry Potter blockbuster was positively received. It continues to hold a “certified fresh” 83%Rotten Tomatoes score, with the great criticRoger Ebertnoting the franchise’s increasingly dark tone. Highlighting this evolution,Ebert wrotethatThe Half-Blood Prince"is a darker, more ominous Harry Potter film, with a conclusion that suggests more alarmingly the deep dangers Harry and his friends have gotten themselves into."
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Will Have to Rely on Audience Appreciation if It Wants to Hit $1 Billion
Released in 2009 and produced on a reported budget of $250 million,The Half-Blood Princeconcluded its global run with nearly $1 billion.Lilo & Stitchhas beenproduced on a far more economical reported budget of $100 million, and has so far experienced plenty of love from audiences. It holds a 93% audience score onRotten Tomatoes, which seems to have made up for itsmediocre reviewsand a so-so 72% critics’ score.
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Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch is the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo, who befriends a fugitive alien named Stitch. Together, they navigate issues of family and belonging, capturing the heartwarming journey of reconciling a broken family through unexpected companionship.
