First Look at Stitch: Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Hits Summer 2025

Disney has announced that the live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch will release in Summer 2025. At D23 2024, fans got their first look at the animated character Stitch, although no actual footage was shown. Newcomer Maia Kealoha will portray Lilo, joined by Zach Galifianakis in an unspecified role. The film, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, was initially slated to start filming in 2020, but faced multiple delays. The script is expected to closely follow the original 2002 animated classic where Lilo befriends the alien Stitch, a being created as a weapon.

The live-action Lilo & Stitch movie is set to release in Summer 2025.

Lilo & Stitch is a beloved Disney classic that debuted in 2002 and tells the story of a young girl who adopts a genetically engineered alien named Stitch. The original film was praised for its heartfelt narrative and unique animation style, making it a significant part of Disney's animated legacy. The upcoming live-action remake aims to capture the charm of the original while introducing the story to a new generation of viewers.