The Lilo & Stitch animated movie was released in 2002, and since then, the franchise has blessed us with several spin-offs and movies. However, not all revolve around the lead human-alien pair. Lilo & Stitch eventually ended up becoming one of the biggest Disney franchises in existence, so naturally, every fan is curious about the upcoming live-action remake, whose potential seems very high. Well, here’s everything you need to know about the upcoming Lilo & Stitch live-action movie.
Lilo & Stitch (2025) Live-Action Release Date
The Lilo & Stitch live-action film is confirmed to be released on May 23, 2025, in U.S. theatres. No dates for the international release of the film have been revealed yet, so we can expect to get that information later this month.
Is There a Trailer for Lilo & Stitch (2025)?
Disney released the official trailer of Lilo & Stitch on March 12, 2025, and to be honest, it featured everything that fans hoped for. Be it the vibrant visuals, the emotional depth, the humor, or the sci-fi setting, the trailer had it all. No wonder it started trending on X and other social media platforms within a couple of hours. Moreover, it also witnessed a viewership of 158 million on the first day of its release.
While giving us a taste of nostalgia, the trailer also impressed the fandom with the modern visuals and Stitch’s CG design. While some fans took their excitement to social media and praised the trailer, a portion of the loyal fandom saw it as an unnecessary reimagination of the critically acclaimed 2002 animated film.
Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Runtime and Rating
The runtime for the Lilo & Stitch live-action would be 1 hour and 42 minutes long. The movie holds a PG rating, indicating parental guidance is suggested, and some scenes may not be suitable for all children. Apart from that, Lilo & Stitch must be prepared to face the toughest competition as Tom Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning will be released at the same time.
Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Cast and Crew
While several cast members are new to the Lilo & Stitch universe, some have voiced the characters in the 2002 animated film. Here’s the main cast of the Lilo & Stitch live-action movie:
- Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai
- Chris Sanders as Stitch (voiced the blue alien in the original film)
- Sydney Elizebeth Agudong as Nani Pelekai (known for On My Block and Infamously In Love)
- Zach Galifianakis as Dr. Jumba Jookiba
- Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles (known for Isle of Dogs)
- Billy Magnussen as Agent Pleakley (known for Aladdin 2019 and Bridge of Spies)
- Tia Carrere as Mrs. Kekoa (voiced Nani in the original movie)
- Amy Hill as Tūtū (known for The Cat in the Hat)
- Kaipo Dudoit as David Kawena (known for Magnum P.I.)
- Jason Scott Lee (voiced David in the 2002 Lilo & Stitch animated film)
Below are the details of the crew that worked day and night on the remake of the 2002 Lilo & Stitch film:
- Director: Dean Fleischer Camp
- Producers: Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin
- Executive Producers: Tom Peitzman, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher, Ryan Halprin
What Is Lilo & Stitch Live-Action About?
”Sometimes family aren’t perfect but that doesn’t mean they aren’t good.”- Lilo
Lilo & Stitch revolves around Lilo Pelekai, who forms an unbreakable bond with a blue fugitive alien named Stitch. The girl is raised by her elder sister named Nani, but despite having her sibling by her side, she desperately wants to have a best friend.
So, one night, upon seeing a shooting star, she expresses her wish to have a best friend and soon she comes across Stitch, who seems like a dog to her. Lilo takes him home and starts seeing Stitch as a family member.
