Lilo & Stitch
- May 23, 2025, Worldwide
Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is one of a handful of live-action remakes scheduled to arrive in movie theaters in 2025, such as Snow White and How to Train Your Dragon.
The sci-fi comedy will, of course, feature CGI elements to bring Stitch to life on the big screen and will feature new and original cast members.
If you are excited to see it this May, here are all the details you need to know about Lilo & Stitch, such as its release date, plot, cast, director, box office potential, and more.
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What is the Release Date for Lilo & Stitch?
You don’t need to wait much longer to watch Lilo & Stitch, as the long-awaited family-friendly film will arrive on the silver screen on May 23, 2025.
What’s the Plot?
Lilo & Stitch is a live-action remake of the much-loved Disney movie from 2002. It tells the well-known story of Lilo, a lonely human girl, and her friendship with Stitch, a dog-like alien who has been created as a force for destruction.
Who Stars in the Film?
Maia Kealoha will voice the leading role of Lilo Pelakai, and Chris Sanders, who wrote and directed the original movie, will reprise his voice role as the loveable Stitch.
The live-action movie will feature various original voice cast members but in alternative roles.
For example, Tia Carrere (Wayne’s World), who originally played Nani, will now voice Mrs. Kekoa, and Amy Hill (50 First Dates), who voiced Mrs Hasagawa in the hit TV series, will play Tūtū.
Also, Jason Lee Scott (The Jungle Book), who played David in Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch, will voice a lūʻau manager.
Many famous actors and actresses have joined the cast, too. For instance, Zach Galifianakis (The Hangover) will lend his voice to Dr. Jumba Jookiba, the mad scientist who created Stitch.
Plus, Hannah Waddingham (Ted Lasso) is the Grand Councilwoman, Billy Magnussen (Maniac) is Agent Pleakley, and Courtney B. Vance (Genius: Aretha) is Cobra Bubbles.
Who Directed Lilo & Stitch?
Dean Fleischer Camp directed the live-action version of Lilo & Stitch. The American director is best known for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On (2021) and the 2016 documentary Fraud (2016).
Who Wrote the Screenplay?
Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes wrote the screenplay for Lilo & Stitch (2025).
Kekaniokalani Bright is best known for his additional work on Moana (2016) and for writing the short film Tsuru (2014). Van Waes wrote the story for Dear David (2023).
The Lilo & Stitch screenplay is based on the original story by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. The duo is best known for writing and directing Lilo & Stitch (2002) and How to Train Your Dragon (2010).
Can I Watch an Official Trailer?
Disney has treated fans to a sneak peak of Lilo & Stitch (2025) by dropping a teaser trailer on YouTube, which you can watch now.
Additional official trailers are likely to arrive closer to the film’s May release date. Keep your eyes peeled!
How Much is Lilo & Stitch Expected to Make?
The live-action remake of the much-loved Lilo & Stitch movie is expected to perform well at the box office this year. Screen Rant predicts the flick has a strong fanbase that could help it reach a billion dollars at the international box office.
