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The Memorial Day weekend box office has delivered record-breaking numbers, with Disney’s live-action remake of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ leading the charge at $341 million globally, while ‘Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning’ has climbed to $200 million worldwide.
Key Highlights:
‘Lilo & Stitch’ Smashes Expectations: The film opened to $183 million domestically, marking the biggest Memorial Day weekend debut ever, surpassing ‘Top Gun: Maverick’.
International Success: The movie pulled in $157.8 million overseas, with Mexico ($23.7M), the UK ($12.9M), and Brazil ($11.1M) leading the charge.
‘Mission: Impossible 8’ Holds Strong: Tom Cruise’s latest spy thriller earned $77 million in North America, setting a franchise-best opening weekend.
Global Reach: The film’s $127 million international haul was driven by Korea ($12.7M), Japan ($11M), and India ($9M), with China’s release set for May 30.
Production Costs & Profitability: With a $400 million budget, ‘Mission: Impossible 8’ needs sustained success to turn a profit, while ‘Lilo & Stitch’ is expected to cross $500 million globally.
This box office showdown highlights Disney’s dominance in family entertainment and Tom Cruise’s enduring appeal in action cinema.
Source: Variety, Forbes, MSN
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