This summer is set to be a blockbuster season, thanks to Disney's latest hit, 'Lilo & Stitch'. The film is projected to rake in an astonishing $4.2 billion across the U.S. and Canada, marking the best summer box office since the pandemic began. Its successful opening over the Memorial Day weekend has shattered multiple records, leaving audiences buzzing.

The live-action adaptation, which revitalizes the beloved 2002 animated classic with a hefty budget of $100 million, has surpassed its breakeven point of $205 million worldwide thanks to booming merchandise sales.

Record-Breaking Domestic Performances

The film has claimed a slew of domestic box office records, including:

- **Largest 4-Day Memorial Day Weekend Ever**: 'Lilo & Stitch' debuted at $182.6 million, eclipsing the previous record held by 'Top Gun: Maverick' at $160.5 million.

- **Highest Opening for Rideback Productions**: With a remarkable 3-day total of $146 million, it surpassed the $123.4 million debut of 'It: Chapter One'.

- **Best Opening for Director Dean Fleischer Camp**: He has now topped his previous record of just $159,000 from six theaters with his latest feature.

- **Largest 3-Day Opening for a PG Movie in May**: It bested 'Shrek the Third', which opened to $121.6 million in 2007.

- **Dominated the Holiday Weekend**: Accumulated $329.8 million over the 4-day period, surpassing the previous record of $314.3 million set in 2013.

Additional Achievements to Celebrate

- **Second Largest 4-Day Holiday Opening**: Following 'Black Panther', which debuted with $242.1 million.

- **Third Biggest Opening for Disney's Live-Action Adaptations**: Right behind 'The Lion King' ($191.7 million) and 'Beauty and the Beast' ($174.7 million).

- **Record-Breaking Monday**: Its $36.5 million haul made it the fifth biggest Monday ever, trailing only behind titan films like 'Black Panther' and 'Avengers: Endgame'.

Movie theaters also saw a surge in attendance, with over 7 million viewers across AMC and Odeon locations, marking the most attended Memorial Day weekend for AMC since 2013.

International Success as Well

On the international front, 'Lilo & Stitch' has set a high bar by achieving the highest opening for an MPA film this year at $158.7 million, and demonstrating Disney's strength in global markets, particularly in Latin America.

Worldwide Impact

With a whopping $342 million global launch, 'Lilo & Stitch' now ranks as the third highest Disney live-action worldwide opening, trailing only behind classics like 'The Lion King' and 'Beauty and the Beast'.

As the summer progresses, all eyes will be on whether 'Lilo & Stitch' can maintain its momentum and continue breaking more box office records!