Lilo & Stitch Tops Box Office, Ballerina Opens Modestly

The John Wick spinoff Ballerina, starring Ana de Armas, opened with $25 million domestically and $51 million globally, surpassing the original John Wick debut but falling short of subsequent franchise installments. Despite strong audience reception, including a 93% Rotten Tomatoes score and an A- CinemaScore, its performance was impacted by the absence of Keanu Reeves' full presence and a predominantly male audience. Meanwhile, Disney's Lilo & Stitch continues to dominate the box office with $32.5 million in its third weekend, crossing $335 million domestically and $772 million globally, becoming one of 2025's top-grossing films. Mission Impossible: Final Reckoning placed third with $15 million domestically, while other releases like Karate Kid Legends and Final Destination Bloodlines saw notable declines or steady earnings. The success of Lilo & Stitch over traditional blockbusters may be attributed to family audiences seeking entertainment during summer. Industry observers note that Ballerina's budget was in the low $90 million range with significant foreign presales, and while initial tracking predicted a higher opening, the film's box office results remain respectable for a spinoff.