Lilo & Stitch live-action film finally gets Disney+ release date after taking $1 billion at box office

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Enthusiasts of the live-action reboot of Lilo & Stitch, who seem to be numerous given the film’s impressive box office performance, now have something to look forward to, as the date for its release on Disney+ has been revealed.

The movie is set to premiere on the streaming platform on September 3, 2025, marking a significant period of time after its initial release in theaters on May 23.

Lilo & Stitch has been an enormous hit, earning a staggering $1.025 billion globally so far. It currently holds the title of the highest-grossing American film internationally this year, with only China’s blockbuster Ne Zha 2 surpassing it when considering worldwide box office earnings.

It’s no surprise that Disney has begun working on a sequel to their live-action adaptation, as reported by Deadline. Chris Sanders, who wrote the original 2002 movie and voiced Stitch in both versions, is penning the script for the new film.

In contrast to the general consensus that the 2025 adaptation of Lilo & Stitch closely followed the original, it did include some significant alterations. One of these differences was the absence of the character Gantu, who served as a villain in the original storyline.

In the reimagined movie adaptation, I found that Stitch showed a more subdued side of his personality – less destructive and less prone to violence. When Director Dean Fleischer Camp sat down for an interview with TopMob, he explained this decision, revealing… (the rest of the sentence can be filled in based on the context provided in the original statement)

In simpler terms, he suggested that the degree of damage and aggression displayed by Stitch (for instance) can be quite amusing in animated productions, even though using the word “violence” might not entirely capture its comedic nature.

You could envision a hilarious auto accident on a busy road, yet it’d be hard for any live-action director to pull off using actual vehicles and individuals, given the concerns about safety.

Indeed, we put in considerable effort to find a balance between maintaining the distinctive charm of Stitch, as well as incorporating the chaos and excitement from the film, all while avoiding potential hazards along the way.

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2025-08-05 19:34