<p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr">The 2025 remake of “Lilo & Stitch” was a smash hit at the box office, grossing $183 million domestically and $341 million worldwide over the weekend alone.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> This achievement is attributed to a combination of nostalgia for the original 2002 version, the touching family character of the characters, and renewed enthusiasm for moviegoing.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A historic opening that surpasses “Top Gun: Maverick”</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> “Lilo & Stitch” had a better-than-expected opening, surpassing “Top Gun: Maverick,” which grossed $126 million in its first weekend of 2022. The film also became the second-highest four-day opening in history, behind “Black Panther,” which grossed $242 million over President’s Day in 2018.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> High audience ratings and positive critical reception</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film received an A rating from CinemaScore, a 93% approval rating from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes, and a 69% critical approval rating from the same site. These figures reflect the film's general approval rating, despite limited critical reservations.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A huge production restores confidence in Disney's live productions.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The production cost of the new version of "Lilo & Stitch" was approximately $100 million, and it was released at a critical time when Disney was facing some criticism regarding its live-action remake projects, especially after the poor performance of several recent Marvel films. This film appears to have restored some confidence in this genre.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> A story that blends fantasy and emotion</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film revolves around an orphaned Hawaiian girl named Lilo, who lives in isolation until she meets a fugitive alien named Stitch. A strong friendship develops between them, helping her rebuild her shattered family and giving her a sense of love and belonging in a harsh world.</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> Lilo & Stitch 2025 Movie Cast</p><p style=";text-align:left;direction:ltr"> The film stars Maya Kealoha as Lilo, along with Sidney Agodong, Chris Sanders (voice of Stitch), Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Hill, Tia Carrere, Kaibo Duduit, Hannah Waddingham, Jason Scott Lee, and Celia Kenney. The film was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.</p>