Lilo & Stitch has officially overtaken Christopher Nolan’s Inception at the domestic box office, marking a significant Christopher Nolan Inception box office milestone surpassed as it enters its third weekend in theaters. The film’s remarkable performance is drawing attention worldwide as it continues to add impressive totals to Disney’s 2024 box office triumphs.
Lilo & Stitch Outpaces Nolan’s Inception with Stellar Earnings
In just its third weekend, Lilo & Stitch has grossed $298 million domestically and $334 million internationally, pushing its global sum to $632 million so far. This domestic achievement moves it past Inception, Nolan’s acclaimed 2010 film known for its complex storytelling and award-winning visuals. Inception, produced by Warner Bros., brought in an impressive $839 million globally, earned four Academy Awards, and received high ratings from both critics and audiences, setting a challenging benchmark which Lilo & Stitch has now surpassed in the domestic market.
Christopher Nolan’s Inception received $69 million in directorial pay for its production, contributing significantly to the film’s budget. Despite Inception’s broad acclaim, it now trails the latest Disney success story in this key market.
Lilo & Stitch Nears Top of Yearly and Disney Historical Rankings
Currently, Lilo & Stitch ranks as the second-highest-grossing domestic film for the year, with only A Minecraft Movie holding a higher spot. Projections suggest that Lilo & Stitch could soon challenge this leader as ticket sales remain strong. The film has also become one of Disney’s top 50 highest-grossing releases, standing at 42 on the all-time list, just ahead of The Sixth Sense and following The Little Mermaid (2023) and Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl (2003).
Among remakes, Lilo & Stitch is performing exceptionally, now second only to Aladdin (2019), directed by Guy Ritchie and starring Will Smith. With its current momentum, passing Aladdin’s domestic total by the end of next week is a probable outcome, which would secure Lilo & Stitch’s place as the top-grossing live-action Disney remake domestically.
Theater Run Expected to Continue Amid Audience Demand
According to studio practices and box office trends, Lilo & Stitch is expected to remain in theaters for an extended period, as Disney typically allows successful titles to maximize their in-theater runs. This strategy benefits the studio and also highlights audience enthusiasm for the film starring Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch. The ongoing exclusive theatrical window, however, means fans eager for a home viewing will need to wait. The film’s digital release on VOD services such as Prime Video is not anticipated for at least another month or two, and streaming on Disney+ will likely follow even later.
For now, Lilo & Stitch continues to be available only in theaters across the nation, with box office updates drawing regular attention as it approaches new milestones. The film’s success demonstrates the enduring appeal of classic stories retold for new audiences and cements its place among top-performing Disney titles.
The ongoing competition between recent releases and established favorites like Inception signals an evolving box office landscape, raising expectations for what upcoming debuts might achieve in the industry.
