Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch has set a new benchmark at the regional box office, becoming the highest-grossing film of 2025 in the MENA region. Since its theatrical release in May, the beloved tale of chaos and connection has resonated deeply with audiences, cementing its status as a cultural touchstone.
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
The film is now officially the #3 highest-grossing Disney live-action title of all time in MENA and ranks as the #7 highest-grossing title from The Walt Disney Company in the region. Its success also marks a historic first: Lilo & Stitchhas become the highest-grossing dubbed title ever released in MENA cinemas, a milestone largely driven by strong performances of its Arabic-language version in key markets including Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Egypt, and Iraq.
The success of the Arabic dub speaks to a growing appetite for local-language releases and the increasing influence of regional audiences in shaping global box office outcomes. For Disney, the film’s reception is a clear signal that efforts to localize content can drive significant commercial impact while fostering cultural relevance.
The achievement underscores both the timeless appeal of the Lilo & Stitch story and the increasing global reach of Hollywood studios operating in a multilingual, multi-market environment. With dubbed and localized releases continuing to gain traction, the performance of Lilo & Stitch could set the tone for how major studios approach language-specific strategies in the region moving forward.
