The Memorial Day 2025 Box Office delivered one of the most explosive weekends in recent cinema history, combining massive debuts with powerful franchise finales. At the forefront is Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch, which dominated the charts with a record-breaking opening. Alongside it, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning and surprise hit Sinners further energized theaters, making the Memorial Day 2025 box office a milestone moment for the industry.
Lilo & Stitch: A Record-Breaking Revival
Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch has taken the box office by storm, earning $145.5 million over the three-day weekend and an estimated $183 million through the holiday. This performance surpasses previous Memorial Day records, including Top Gun: Maverick‘s $160.5 million in 2022. Globally, the film has amassed over $341.7 million, making it the second-highest-grossing film of 2025 so far .
However, the film hasn’t been without controversy. The decision to alter the original ending—where Nani relinquishes guardianship of Lilo to pursue her dreams—has sparked debates among fans, with some feeling it undermines the original’s core message of family .
Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning: A Strong Farewell
Tom Cruise’s final outing as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning delivered a commendable performance, grossing $63 million over the three-day weekend and $77 million through the holiday. This marks the highest opening for the franchise. Despite a significant budget of $400 million, the film has achieved a global total of $353.8 million .apnews.com
In India, the film has crossed the Rs 100 crore mark, though recent days have seen a decline in daily earnings
Sinners: A Horror Hit Continues to Shine
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners, starring Michael B. Jordan, has maintained its momentum, crossing the $250 million mark domestically. The film’s success has led to its re-release in 70-mm IMAX format and a digital release on platforms like Amazon Prime Video .economictimes.indiatimes.comvulture.com
Notably, the digital release is a premium offering, priced at Rs 499 in India, and currently lacks regional language support .
Final Destination: Bloodlines – A Franchise Resurgence
Final Destination: Bloodlines has revitalized the franchise, becoming its highest-grossing installment with $229.3 million globally. The film’s performance has surpassed previous entries and positioned it as the second-highest-grossing horror movie of 2025, trailing only Sinners .
Thunderbolts*: Marvel’s Mixed Bag
Marvel’s Thunderbolts has experienced a lukewarm reception, with a domestic total of $173.8 million after 25 days. Projections suggest the film may conclude its run around the $195 million mark, making it one of the less successful entries in the MCU .
The Last Rodeo: A Surprise Success
Angel Studios’ The Last Rodeo, starring Neil McDonough, opened with $5.2 million over the weekend and an estimated $6.2 million through the holiday. The film has been well-received, earning a 95% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and resonating with audiences for its heartfelt storytelling .
Friendship: Indie Charm at the Box Office
Andrew DeYoung’s Friendship, featuring Tim Robinson and Paul Rudd, has made a notable impact in its limited release. Expanding to 1,055 theaters, the film grossed $4.5 million over the weekend, bringing its total to $8.3 million. Its performance marks it as the highest-grossing limited box office opening of 2025 .
A Minecraft Movie: Building Towards a Billion
A Minecraft Movie continues its impressive run, adding another $2.8 million through the holiday, bringing its total to $421.4 million domestically and $940 million worldwide. The film stands as the highest-grossing movie of 2025 to date .
