New Delhi, May 27 -- In an unexpected triumph, Disney's latest live-action remake, 'Lilo and Stitch', is on course to break the all-time Memorial Day weekend box office record, potentially unseating 2022's 'Top Gun: Maverick' from the top spot.

The beloved tale of a lonely Hawaiian girl and her mischievous blue alien companion has clearly struck a nostalgic chord. Released in cinemas on Friday (May 23), 'Lilo and Stitch' has already raked in an impressive $55 million domestically, with a global opening day haul of $111 million. Industry insiders estimate the film's four-day total could reach as high as $180 million-enough to eclipse 'Top Gun: Maverick's $160 million benchmark for the holiday weekend.

The live-action stars newcomer Maia ...