Box Office Milestone: ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Crosses $1 Billion Globally, Becomes 2025’s Second Film to Achieve the Feat

Disney's live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch has officially entered the exclusive $1 billion global box office club, becoming the second overall film of the year and the first Hollywood movie of 2025 to do so, after China's Ne Zha 2's incredible success.

A Record-Setting Performance at the Box Office

The adored animation classic's live-action version overcame early scepticism and conflicting reviews to become a worldwide box office success. Lilo & Stitch acquired popularity over the course of its eight weeks in theatres and is currently generating tens of thousands of dollars.

It proved to have the longevity few anticipated by defeating Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and overcoming sluggish word-of-mouth in its early days.

Following Ne Zha 2, the second movie of 2025 to surpass $1 billion

Although Lilo & Stitch is the highest-grossing Hollywood film of the year, Ne Zha 2 is still the top earner overall. The Chinese animated feature not only surpassed $1 billion worldwide but also joined the $2 billion club, a record that few films are likely to surpass in the near future.

Almost Taken Over by Minecraft

Remarkably, at first, Minecraft was on track to become the first $1 billion blockbuster of 2025. Nevertheless, following a robust beginning, the video game-based movie's pace faded, ending its worldwide run at $950 million, barely short of the milestone.

What's Up Next: The Billion-Dollar Candidates in Hollywood

According to box office gurus, the two most likely films to become the next billion-dollar blockbusters are Avatar: Fire and Ash and Zootopia 2. Specifically, James Cameron's Avatar: Fire and Ash is anticipated to surpass the $2 billion mark if it follows in the footsteps of its predecessors. That goal is by no means assured, though, given shifting global markets and a less enthusiastic reaction from Chinese viewers to Hollywood productions.

Remaining at a few theatres

Lilo & Stitch is still showing in a few markets throughout the world. In the upcoming weeks, the movie may yet increase its worldwide box office receipts due to the revived attention following the billion-dollar announcement.

Quick Highlights:

• Lilo & Stitch hits $1 billion worldwide, becoming 2025's second film to do so.
• It's the first Hollywood movie this year to cross the milestone.
• Follows Ne Zha 2, which earned over $2 billion in China alone.
• Defied competition from Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and mixed reviews.
• Still screening in select theatres globally.