Lilo & Stitch, “Annie Award” holder for Voice Acting in a Feature Production, is back with its live-action sequel. The announcement that the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake would be released worldwide was made in 2018. After almost 7 years, the wait is over! Disney’s most-watched animated movie of 2002 is finally coming up with its live remake.
Before it, there were so many Disney live-action remakes, including Snow White, The Lion King, and many more. The reason for so much delay was the COVID-19 pandemic. However, after so much struggle, the wait is finally over. If you are excited to watch it and want to know about the Lilo & Stitch Live Action release date, just go through the guide below.
Lilo & Stitch Live Action: Release Date
For all the Lilo & Stitch lovers, the wait is over. Lilo & Stitch Live Action remake has finally got a release date. According to Screen Rant, the movie was about to be released on Disney+ in 2024 but will now have a theatrical release on May 23, 2025. Of course, once the premier is removed from the theaters, it is expected to be released on Disney Plus.
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Lilo & Stitch Live Action Star Cast
The star cast has also gone under changes many times. For instance, Kahiau Machado was originally cast for the role of David Kawena but was recast because he had previously used a racial slur. However, after causing so many controversies, the cast is finalized. With Chris Sanders coming back with his role of Stitch, the below table represents all other cast members along with the characters they are finalized for:
| Actors | Characters of the Movie |
| Maia Kealoha | Lilo Pelekai |
| Sydney Agudong | Nani Pelekai |
| Kaipo Dudoit | David Kawena |
| Chris Sanders | Stitch |
| Zach Galifianakis | Dr. Jumba Jookiba |
| Billy Magnussen | Agent Pleakley |
| Tia Carrer | Mrs. Kekoa |
| Courtney B. Vance | Cobra Bubbles |
| Hannah Waddingham | Grand Councilwoman |
| Amy Hill | Tūtū |
| Jason Scott Lee | Luau Manager |
Lilo & Stitch Live Action: Quick Plot
The Lilo & Stitch upcoming film will follow the same plot as the 2002 animated movie. The story revolves around Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl. She lives alone with her older sister, Nani. Lilo doesn’t have many friends and mostly stays alone at home. One day, Nani takes her to a local shelter to adopt a dog, but they end up adopting Stitch. Stitch is an alien trained for mass destruction across the earth. In its original movie, the writer focused on various topics like sisterhood, loneliness, and overall family. It is expected to see all these concepts again in the movie.
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Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake Trailer
Disney released the official trailer for Lilo and Stitch on 12th March 2025. In the trailer, we could see the escape of Experiment 626 to Earth and many other familiar scenes from the animated movie.
Earlier, a teaser was released on November 25, 2024. The teaser showed Stitch at the beach, where he is enjoying his life and destroying a beautiful sand castle.
Conclusion
Lilo & Stitch is one of the most-watched animated movies of 2002 on Disney. The story revolves around a girl, Lilo who stays alone with her elder sister Nani. As Lilo didn’t have many friends, she took her to a local shelter to adopt the dog. However, she ended up adopting Stitch, a trained alien for having mass destruction across the earth. Lilo & Stitch Live Action is a remake of it, having the same plot. If you are a fan of the movie, get ready to watch it in the theaters on 23rd May 2025.
FAQs
Who will play Nani in Lilo and Stitch?
Sydney Agudong will play the role of Nani in Lilo and Stitch.
Is Lilo and Stitch Coming Out in 2025?
Yes, Lilo and Stitch will be released in theaters on May 23, 2025.
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