It is official: Disney became the first Hollywood studio to hit a $ 1 billion box office in 2025. The movie in question is live action Remain "Lilo and Stitch", which opened for more than $ 180 million Through the four-day Memorial Day Weekend in May. Since then, it has been in tear and has now raised more money globally than any other film made by America this year.

To date, Lilo and Stitch of director Dean Fleischer Camp has achieved $ 416.2 million to leave with an incredible $ 584.8 million internationally for a large total of $ 1 billion worldwide. It makes the 58th movie that ever crosses the milestone, Just behind "Jurassic World Dominion" ($ 1,001 billion). Instead, essential, however, it's not a top movie of the year as a whole. That honor goes to the animated Chinese blockbuster "Non-Zha 2", which earned over $ 2 billion Earlier this year, most of that money comes only from China.

Aside, Disney's latest live remake is one of only two films this year to exceed $ 400 million in the domestic cashier, accompanied by a "Minecraft Film" ($ 424 million domestic/$ 955 million worldwide). That film barely missed a $ 1 billion global milestone, but could get there by possible releasing some kind. In any case, now is Disney's time to top champagne. Disney Co -President Alan Bergman had to say this about it:

"We knew there was a lot of Loveube to" Lilo and Stitch "with audiences around the world, but we never take it for granted, and we are proud of how this new film is connected to people. I am grateful to our directors, our roles and all of our studio team who made this film such success, and we look forward to expecting more adventures with these characters. "

This is now the fourth hit of $ 1 billion that has achieved the 2024 mouse house. Last year alone, Disney released three blockbusters of $ 1 billionincluding Inside Out 2 ($ 1.69 billion), Deadpool & Wolverine ($ 1.33 billion) and Moana 2 ($ 1.05 billion). It has also become the first studio to have at least three films reached $ 1 billion globally since 2019.

It is worth noting that "Lilo and Stich" was initially to be released directly to Disney+ (Similar to "Moana 2" comes as a streaming series, not as a movie). Make sure Disney will no longer send a large IP directly to streaming. It is also no surprise that the studio has already announced the development of the Lilo & Stitch 2, which will undoubtedly be put on the fast track.

Disney had his moments of struggle during the Pandemic era, with Marvel's film universe no longer an automatic power plant. But at this point, it quickly establishes itself as a king of Hollywood box office. Of course, there were some wrong fires on the road, including the mass flop that was "Snow White" And, recently, Pixar's "Elio", which is ready to become the lowest-brutal edition in the history of the stored animation studio. However, the hits generally overcome the misses. No studio bats 1,000.

Now comes the big question: Can another movie surpass "Lilo and Stitch" to become Hollywood's highest 2025 film? After the strong opening, "Jura Re -Birth" has an outdoor shot of $ 1 billionBut it's far from guaranteed. The best bet at this stage is the "Avatar: Fire and Ash" by Jameseims Cameron, which hits theaters in December and is also Disney's wrist. But it will make most of its money in January 2026, so as far as the calendar year is concerned, another movie will have to try and reinforce. "Zootopia 2" maybe? "Available: For good" maybe? SeeEe See how things are shaking, but for now, Disney has a reason to celebrate.

"Lilo and Stitch" is now in cinemas.