Disney’s live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch is scheduled for release on May 23, 2025.

Cast Highlights:

• Lilo Pelekai: Newcomer Maia Kealoha portrays Lilo, a spirited Hawaiian girl who befriends the alien Stitch.
• Nani Pelekai: Sydney Agudong plays Nani, Lilo’s responsible older sister.
• Stitch: Chris Sanders reprises his role as the voice of Stitch, the mischievous alien experiment.
• Dr. Jumba Jookiba: Zach Galifianakis voices the eccentric alien scientist.
• Wendy Pleakley: Billy Magnussen provides the voice for Pleakley, Jumba’s partner.
• Grand Councilwoman: Hannah Waddingham is rumored to portray the authoritative leader of the Galactic Federation.
• Cobra Bubbles: Courtney B. Vance takes on the role of the dedicated social worker overseeing Lilo’s welfare.
• Mrs. Kekoa: Tia Carrere, who originally voiced Nani in the 2002 animated film, returns as Mrs. Kekoa, a social worker.

Production Team:

• Director: Dean Fleischer Camp, known for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, leads the project.
• Screenwriter: Chris Kekaniokalani Bright is responsible for the screenplay.

Plot Overview:

The film follows Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl who forms a deep bond with Stitch, an alien experiment designed for destruction. Their friendship embodies the Hawaiian concept of ‘ohana,’ emphasizing that family means no one gets left behind.

Release Details:

Initially rumored to be a Disney+ exclusive, the film is now slated for a theatrical release on May 23, 2025.

Additional Information:

Tia Carrere has hinted at “Easter eggs” in the film that will delight both original fans and newcomers.

For a glimpse of what’s to come, here’s the official teaser: