How Stitch overcame Tom Cruise at the French box office

In this edition of arts24, Eve Jackson brings you a thrilling lineup of films and exhibitions shaking up the art and entertainment world. First up: a surprising box office showdown in France. Tom Cruise’s latest “Mission: Impossible” instalment faces off against a small blue alien – and “Stitch” wins, selling 1.3 million tickets in just one week. It’s the biggest box office opener of 2025 so far! How did this beloved Disney classic from 2002 out-muscle Hollywood’s biggest action star? Eve investigates.