“Ohana means family, and family means nobody is left behind or forgotten!” Disney just revealed the first glimpse of Stitch, the mischievous alien, in its upcoming live-action adaptation of the beloved animated classic Lilo & Stitch. The film is set to premiere next year.
In the teaser, first shown during the Walt Disney Pictures panel at the D23 fan event on August 9, the CGI-created alien furball rips open the screen to reveal that the movie is set to premiere in the summer of 2025.
Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel the Shell with Shoes On), the film will explore the bond between Lilo, an orphaned girl, and her alien friend Stitch—a genetically engineered creature, known as Experiment 626, created to be a force of destruction.
Chris Kekaniokalani Bright wrote the script for Lilo & Stitch based on an earlier draft by Mike Van Waes. The film will be produced by Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich for Rideback, with Ryan Halprin serving as executive producer.
Who Is In The Lilo & Stitch Live Action Cast?
Chris Sanders, who voiced Stitch in the original film, will return to voice the character in CGI form. Maia Kealoha will star as Lilo, with Sydney Elizabeth Agudong as Nani, and Kaipo Dudoit playing Nani’s love interest, David Kawena, in the live-action adaptation.
Returning actors from the original series, Tia Carrere (the original Nani) and Amy Hill (the original Mrs. Hasagawa), will take on new roles in the remake. Carrere will portray a brand-new character named Mrs. Kekoa, while Hill will play a newcomer called Tūtū. The cast also includes Billy Magnussen, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis.
What Is The Lilo & Stitch Live Action Release Date?
Lilo & Stitch is set for release in 2025, though Disney has not yet announced an exact date. Currently, two untitled Disney projects are scheduled for next summer: May 23, 2025, and August 8, 2025.
Stay tuned to learn more about the Lilo & Stitch live-action film.
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