Joshua Goldman
Joshua Goldman
min read · June 8, 2025 · Entertainment

Tom Cruise's 'Ballerina' Surprise: John Wick Spin-Off Outshone by Disney Hit

Ana de Armas and Ballerina: From the World of John Wick is the latest action-adventure to be toppled by the family friend Lilo & Stitch. The thriller debuted in second place with earnings of  $25 million domestically

SHOCKING BOX OFFICE BLOWOUT: Lilo & Stitch Takes Down High-Octane Action Flicks, Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible Left Reeling

The summer blockbuster season has officially descended into chaos as Disney's beloved live-action adaptation of Lilo and Stitch continues to reign supreme at the box office. Despite a packed weekend with several high-profile releases, including Keanu Reeves' Ballerina from the John Wick franchise, Lilo & Stitch proved once again why it's the undisputed champion of family-friendly entertainment.

According to Box Office Mojo, Lilo & Stitch collected an impressive estimated $32.5 million in its third week at the top spot, solidifying its position as a box office behemoth. This unexpected success has left many industry insiders stunned, particularly given the lackluster performance of other big-budget films.

Meanwhile. Lilo & Stitch continued to ride the wave to the top for the third week in a row, earning $32.5 million. So far the live action romp has pulled in $772 million globally

Meanwhile, Ballerina, which boasts an A-list cast featuring Ana de Armas and Hannah Waddingham, made a relatively soft landing in second place with $25 million domestically and another $26 million internationally. Despite earning rave reviews from audiences, critics were slightly more divided, giving the film a respectable 94% rating on Rotten Tomatoes but only a mediocre 6/10 score on Cinemascore.

Industry insiders are buzzing about the unusual rivalry brewing between Lilo & Stitch and Ballerina. Sources close to the production of Ballerina revealed that Tom Cruise, rumored to be dating de Armas, even went so far as to declare the film "outstanding" in an interview with AP.

As it turns out, this might not be a surprise at all. With summer vacations in full swing and families flocking to theaters for a couple of hours of relief from the heat, Lilo & Stitch's family-friendly appeal is perfectly timed. The film has already earned over $772 million globally, catapulting it to third place on the 2025 box office charts behind A Minecraft Movie ($951,379,547) and Ne Zha 2 (a staggering $1,898,972,049).

Mission: Impossible - Dead Reckoning fell to third place, earning $15 million in ticket sales

Mission: Impossible - Final Reckoning, starring Tom Cruise, suffered a shocking drop from second to third place, earning only $15 million domestically. With global totals already over $450 million, it's clear that the franchise still has its loyal following – but Lilo & Stitch is eating into their market share.

Other notable releases include Karate Kid: Legends, which dropped from third to fourth place with a modest $8.7 million take, and Final Destination: Bloodlines rounding out the top five with a spine-tingling $6.5 million.

But all eyes are on next week's new releases, which promise to shake things up in the family-friendly category. The eagerly anticipated live-action adaptation of How to Train Your Dragon is set to unleash its fury upon the box office, armed with glowing reviews from critics like Scott Menzel, who declared it "spectacular" and "visually stunning."

Karate Kid: Legends starring the original 'Kid' Ralph Macchio along with martial arts master Jackie Chan dropped from third to fourth place, earning $8.7 million over the weekend

Meanwhile, The Life of Chuck, starring Tom Hiddleston and based on a Stephen King novella, will join forces with Materialists, a romantic comedy featuring Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans. It's anyone's guess which new releases will be able to take down the reigning champion Lilo & Stitch – but one thing is for sure: this summer's box office battle is going to be anything but boring.

Sources:

  • Box Office Mojo
  • TheScholarlyNote.com (formerly Daily Mail)
  • AP
  • Deadline
  • Rotten Tomatoes

Final Destination: Bloodlines, rounded out the top five, scaring up some $6.5 million