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Lilo & Stitch Dominates Box Office, Exceeds $300 Million

6/8/2025

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Disney's beloved "Lilo & Stitch" continues to enchant audiences, leading the North American box office for a third consecutive weekend with a remarkable $32.5 million, pushing its domestic total past $300 million. In contrast, Lionsgate's "Ballerina," a John Wick spinoff, debuted in second place with $25 million, marking the franchise's lowest opening yet, but its A- CinemaScore hints at a promising future.

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Ballerina Falls Short

"Ballerina," the latest spinoff from the John Wick universe, falters with its uneven tone and muddled storyline. Despite Ana de Armas's impressive physical performance, her character feels one-dimensional. Critics argue that it misses the electrifying action that defined the original series, leaving it feeling disappointingly ordinary.

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Disney's beloved "Lilo & Stitch" continues to enchant audiences, leading the North American box office for a third consecutive weekend with a remarkable $32.5 million, pushing its domestic total past $300 million. In contrast, Lionsgate's "Ballerina," a John Wick spinoff, debuted in second place with $25 million, marking the franchise's lowest opening yet, but its A- CinemaScore hints at a promising future.

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