Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Grossing over $1 billion worldwide, the 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch became the year's biggest box office hit, surpassing typical reboots by 40% in opening-weekend revenue. Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong lead a charming update that preserves the original's heart while adding fresh cultural depth, focusing on the unbreakable bond between a lonely Hawaiian girl and her alien 'dog.' This adaptation is 25% longer than the 2002 animated classic, allowing for richer character development that critics praised as more emotionally grounded than the average live-action remake.