: This story was originally published March 20, 2025; it was updated on May 27, 2025 with the addition of Lilo & Stich. Following the disappointing performance of Snow White at the box office earlier this year,

The original animated "Lilo & Stitch" made just $273 million when it premiered in theaters in 2002. But Stitch's popularity has lived on for years, propelling merchandise sales and a new live-action movie.

Lilo & Stitch, just like its titular characters, has always felt like an outlier in Disney’s animated catalog.

The film was originally aimed for Disney+. But it was rerouted to a theatrical release and is on pace for at least $950 million in ticket sales.

We can expect to see the Lilo and Stitch hype continue for some time to come, but there’s one reason it won’t be the highest-grossing of 2025.