Disney reveals a new first-look image for the live-actionLilo & Stitchmovie. The original animatedLilo & Stitchwas released in 2002, but the fame of the fuzzy, genetically engineered alien Stitch and his human companion stays on. Inspired by the original script by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, a new live-action remake aims to recapture the warmth between Lilo and her alien friend.Lilo & Stitchisscheduled to hit the theaterson August 20, 2025.
Disneyunveiled a new image for the upcoming live-action remake ofLilo & Stitchon X. In the image,Stitch is standing on Lilo’s bed, wearing orange fake flowers around his neck.Lilo’s bedroom has a heartwarming vibe, mainly consisting of warm colors. There are pictures and drawings on the wall and a stuffed animal on the bed. The CGI Stitch looks fuzzy and slightly out-of-the-world. Check out the image below:
What This Means For Lilo & Stitch Live-action Remake
It Seems Faithful To The Animated Original
The studio has brought back Chris Sanders, the original co-director and voice of Stitch, for the alien.Lilo & Stitchcastalso features Hawaiian native Maia Kealoha, who will make her acting debut as Lilo. In the image, Stitch looks almost identical to the animated version with slight color alteration, which means that thelive-action will be a faithful adaptation of the animated version.
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The image also shows Disney’s effort in trying to create the lovely vibe of Lilo’s home. While Stitch is adorable, the film also won’t undermine the character’s alien side.Lilo & Stitchjoins the list ofDisney’s live-action remakesas part of the studio’s ongoing effort to revive and reimagine its animated classics. The characters are widely loved among fans, and the first-look image also shows that Disney is approaching the remake with love and respect for its own legacy and fans' affection for the characters.
Our Take on Lilo & Stitch Live-action Remake
Lilo & Stitch Are For Old And New Fans
Getting Stitch right is almost as important as the film itself, and the first image of the CGI character doesn’t disappoint.The live-action Stitch is cute, but he also has an edge. In the original animatedmovie, Stitch caused Lilo and her sister some serious trouble. While Stitch seems almost harmless in the first-look image, it’s not hard to imagine the chaos he’s able to unleash.
TheLilo & Stitchremakewill not only introduce kids today to the wonderful bond that the two characters share, but it’s also highly anticipated for adults who grew up watching the original animated movie.
However,Disney has kept Kealoha’s Lilo tightly under wraps, which only makes the upcoming remake even more exciting. TheLilo & Stitchremakewill not only introduce kids today to the wonderful bond that the two characters share, but it’s also highly anticipated for adults who grew up watching the original animated movie.
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Lilo & Stitch is a live-action remake of the 2002 animated sci-fi adventure comedy directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.
