Lilo & Stitch Soars with $56.3M Debut Overseas; ‘Mission: Impossible – Final Reckoning’ Beats ‘M:I 7’ at the International Box Office!

Big weekend at the box office! Disney’s Lilo & Stitch and Paramount/Skydance’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning are stealing the show.

Lilo & Stitch, a live-action version of the beloved 2002 animated film, started its global rollout on Wednesday. It’s now playing in 50 different markets and has already made $56.3 million in its first three days overseas.

This is particularly promising, as it set opening-day records in France, Germany, Italy, Brazil, Mexico, and Spain. As a family-friendly film, the timing is excellent, especially with no major holidays affecting its release.

Experts project that Lilo & Stitch will perform even better as the weekend unfolds. So far, its global earnings have topped $111.3 million.

The little blue alien’s strongest markets include:

• Mexico: $9.4M
• UK: $4.2M
• France: $4.1M
• Italy: $3.8M
• Brazil: $3.7M
• Germany: $2.5M
• China: $2M (with a projected total of $5.7M through Saturday)

On the other hand, Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning has also made a strong impact, earning $75.9 million by Friday in 64 markets—about 80% of its expected reach. Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, it’s running 8% ahead of the previous installment, indicating a strong interest from fans.

The top markets for Mission: Impossible so far are:

• Korea: $8.9M
• Japan: $6.5M
• Australia: $5.4M
• UK: $5M
• France: $3.9M
• Germany: $3.6M

This competition is more about invigorating theaters worldwide than a rivalry between the films. Both flicks are winning over critics and audiences, kickstarting a vibrant summer movie season.

As the weekend wraps up, keep an eye out for more updates!

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