Overview

• The live-action adaptation of Disney's 2002 animated favorite 'Lilo & Stitch' is set to open in theaters on May 23, 2025, with early critical praise for its leads and CGI work.
• Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the film stars newcomer Maia Kealoha as Lilo and features Chris Sanders reprising his voice role as Stitch, delivering a heartfelt portrayal of the titular duo.
• Critics have commended the film's deepened emotional focus on Lilo and her sister Nani's relationship, though some side characters and CGI designs have drawn mixed reactions.
• The movie holds a 76% score on Rotten Tomatoes, making it one of Disney's better-reviewed live-action remakes in recent years, following the studio's mixed record with past adaptations.
• With a $100 million budget and a PG rating, the film aims to attract millennial parents nostalgic for the original while introducing the story to a new generation.