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Disney’s development of remaking beloved animated classics into live-action movies has continued with Lilo & Stitch. After months of anticipation, the live-action model has lastly hit theaters!
The unique animated film was launched in 2002 and revamped $273 million on the field workplace. The movie was additionally nominated for Best Animated Feature on the Academy Awards. The story revolves round Lilo and her older sister Nani following the dying of their dad and mom. Lilo finally ends up adopting Stitch, an extraterrestrial creature, as her “dog.” Through Stitch’s time with Lilo and Nani, he learns the true which means of household.
The success of Lilo & Stitch spawned a franchise that included three direct-to-video sequels. The film additionally led to 3 tv collection, together with Lilo & Stitch: The Series. Over 20 years after the unique movie, Lilo & Stitch is now in live-action territory.
Hollywood Life has rounded up every thing you should know in regards to the live-action Lilo & Stitch film.
Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Movie Release Date
The live-action Lilo & Stitch film was launched on May 23, 2025. It is predicted to debut on Disney+ within the close to future.
Lilo & Stitch Cast
The live-action Lilo & Stitch film options an all-new solid. Newcomer Maia Kealoha performs Lilo. Sydney Agudong performs Nani. Sydney, who can be a singer, beforehand appeared in On My Block and NCIS.
No Time To Die alum Billy Magnussen and Zach Galifianakis can be within the solid of the live-action film. Magnussen performs Pleakley, an alien from the planet Plorgonar and a former member of the United Galactic Federation, appearing because the group’s professional on Earth. Galifianakis portrays Dr. Jumba Jookiba, the evil genius scientist who created Stitch to trigger chaos throughout the galaxy.
As for the voice of Stitch, Chris Sanders, who voiced Stitch (Experiment 626) within the unique animated movie and likewise directed and wrote it, reprises his function because the voice of Stitch. In a 2022 interview with SYFY Wire, Sanders expressed his curiosity about how Stitch could be tailored within the live-action model. He stated, “I think the most obvious thing is Stitch has to be Stitch, visually [speaking]. Details count, so I’d be very curious how they handle Stitch’s textures … If he’s not the same shape, he’s not the same character … Staying true to his appearance will be critical.”
The Lilo & Stitch live-action movie is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, who’s finest identified for guiding Marcel the Shell With Shoes On, which earned an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.
Lilo & Stitch Trailer
Lilo & Stitch Controversy
Sydney Agudong’s casting as Nani sparked debate about whether or not or not Disney whitewashed the character. Sydney is multiracial and a local of the Hawaiian island of Kaua’i, however there have been discussions about colorism since Nani is a dark-skinned Hawaiian character.
“Not being Indigenous or from a PoC community, it may not be easy to see a problem with this casting, but within our communities this is a big issue,” one individual tweeted. “Nani is Indigenous Hawaiian with strong features and dark skin, this casting is blatant colorism.”
Another individual tweeted, “No hate towards the actress but you can’t tell me this is Nani! The colorism is astounding! Why not hire a dark skin native Hawaiian?!”
Others got here to Sydney’s protection. One individual wrote on Twitter, “This is Sydney Agudong, born & raised on Kauai. She is British/Irish/Filipino/Hawaiian or as we say in Hawaii, ‘Hapa Haole’. Today should be one of the best days of her life, she got the role of a lifetime as “Nani”. Instead, she wakes as much as hurtful outrage she doesn’t deserve.”