A new teaser for the live-action version ofLilo & Stitchhas been released. The movie won’t be released in theaters until next summer, but the studio wants audiences to know that it’s coming as they head out to seeMoana 2starting this week. The new teaser forLilo & Stitchshows the titular alien destroying sand castles on the beach — the new footage references promotional material of the original animated movie with Stitch destroying the Walt Disney Studios logo. Those trailers featured Stitch interfering in crucial moments of other Disney classics, such asAladdinandThe Little Mermaid.
Lilo & Stitchwill follow the story of the young girl portrayed byMaia Kealoha. Lilo’s social life isn’t exactly going as any kid hopes it might, but everything will change once Stitch crashes on our planet. The friendship between the blue alien and the charismatic girl will be the backbone of this narrative.Dean Fleischer Campwill direct the upcoming live-action remake for Disney. Before diving deep into the friendship between a human girl and an unpredictable alien, the filmmaker worked onMarcel the Shell With Shoes On.
The cast of the upcoming version ofLilo & Stitchwill also includeZach GalifianakisandBilly Magnussen. Galifianakis might be known around the world for his role in theHangovermovies, but he’ll step into the shoes of Dr. Jumba Jookiba, the scientist responsible for creating Stitch, while Billy Magnussen will play his companion Agent Pleakley. The alien is supposed to be an expert on Earth and human culture, but once he arrives on our planet, he will realize nothing is like the things he used to study.
Disney’s Packed Summer
Lilo & Stitchwill be just one of the projects Disney is preparing for next year’s summer movie season. The studio will releaseThunderbolts*a few weeks beforeLilo & Stitcharrives on the big screen. After that,Eliowill delight viewers with the story of a young boy who finds himself involved with many alien communities. The season will peak with the premiere ofThe Fantastic Four: First Steps. Regardless of the action-packed stories Disney will be launching in a few months, there’s no denying that audiences are ready to enjoyLilo & Stitchonce again.
You can check out the new teaser forLilo & Stitchbelow, before the movie premieres in theaters on July 03, 2025. The original animated feature is available on Disney+.
Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitch is the story of a lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo, who befriends a fugitive alien named Stitch. Together, they navigate issues of family and belonging, capturing the heartwarming journey of reconciling a broken family through unexpected companionship.
