
Lilo & Stitch
Ohana means family, live-action
A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family in this live-action reimagining of the Disney animated classic.
Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp · Action · Adventure · Comedy · 108 min · 2025
Trailer
Director
Dean Fleischer Camp
Studio
Walt Disney Pictures
Release
May 23, 2025
Runtime
108 min
Genres
Action, Adventure, Comedy
Box office
$423.8 million worldwide
Full Plot
A lonely Hawaiian girl befriends a runaway alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.
Cast & Characters

Lilo
Maia Kealoha
↔ Nani

Nani
Sydney Agudong
↔ Lilo

Stitch (voice)
Chris Sanders

Jumba
Zach Galifianakis

Pleakley
Billy Magnussen
Nani Pelekai, the older sister of Lilo and her legal guardian. She is described as "intelligent, overachieving, athletic, Type A" and a "straight-A student" who has been feeling the increasing pressures of having to take care of Lilo, causing issues with her and Lilo's social worker, with child protective services threatening to separate the Pelekai sisters and put Lilo into foster care.
Sydney Elizebeth Agudong
Galifianakis also physically portrays "Marcus", Jumba's human disguise based on a hotel employee with that name.
Magnussen also portrays Pleakley's human disguise, which is based on an unnamed human who was interacting with the real Marcus when Jumba and Pleakley copied their appearances.
Cobra Bubbles, a CIA agent sent to capture Stitch. While he is not the Pelekais' social worker in this film, he goes undercover as a social director after finding out about Stitch being with the Pelekais.
Courtney B. Vance
Tūtū, a Native Hawaiian in her 70s who is the long-time neighbor of the Pelekais and the grandmother of David Kawena. She is described as "a warm, quick-witted woman who speaks with a local Pidgin accent". She is original to this film. Hill previously voiced Mrs. Hasagawa in the original film and Lilo & Stitch: The Series. In Hawaiian culture, the word "tutu" is commonly used to refer to grandparents.
Amy Hill
Mrs. Kekoa, a social worker who is "a practical, by-the-book kind and patient woman who checks in regularly with Nani", but is nevertheless aware of Nani's struggles to keep up with her duties. Carrere previously voiced Nani in Lilo & Stitch animated media.
Tia Carrere
David Kawena, a fire performer and lifeguard who is a loyal friend and neighbor to Lilo and Nani. He performs the "fire knife dance" at the lūʻau where he and Nani work at. Kahiau Machado was originally cast in the role, but he was recast shortly thereafter due to his prior usage of a racial slur.
Kaipo Dudoit
the voice of the Grand Councilwoman, the grey alien leader of the United Galactic Federation and its council who orders Jumba and Pleakley to capture Stitch after his escape.
Hannah WaddinghamDid You Know?
Lilo & Stitch was nominated for a BAFTA Award among 10 total award nominations.
Source: BAFTA nominations announcement · verified 2026-07-29
Chris Sanders, who co-directed and voiced Stitch in the original 2002 animated film, returns to voice the character.
Source: Disney casting announcement · verified 2026-07-29
During its initial theatrical run, Lilo & Stitch grossed $423.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-03
Critical Assessment
Lilo & Stitch holds a 6.7/10 on IMDb (93,833 votes), a 53/100 on Metacritic, and a 72% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a solid but not universally acclaimed reception typical of Disney's live-action remake cycle.
“Kealoha is a genuine find, anchoring the film's emotional core.” — The Hollywood Reporter “Charming enough, though it can't quite recapture the original's magic.” — Rolling Stone
The gap between the strong box office ($423.8M) and middling Metacritic score (53) reflects a familiar pattern for Disney's live-action remakes — nostalgia-driven ticket sales outpacing genuine critical enthusiasm.
Ratings as of August 2, 2026
Where to Watch
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AI Verdict
AI-generatedLilo & Stitch's box office success ($423.8M) despite middling reviews (53 Metacritic) confirms Disney's live-action remake formula still works commercially, even when critics remain lukewarm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lilo & Stitch's Rotten Tomatoes score?+
Lilo & Stitch holds a 72% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes.
What is Lilo & Stitch's IMDb rating?+
Lilo & Stitch has a 6.7/10 rating on IMDb from 93,833 votes.
What is Lilo & Stitch's Metacritic score?+
Lilo & Stitch has a Metascore of 53/100 on Metacritic.
Is Lilo & Stitch good? What are critics saying?+
Lilo & Stitch holds a 6.7/10 on IMDb (93,833 votes), a 53/100 on Metacritic, and a 72% critics' score on Rotten Tomatoes — a solid but not universally acclaimed reception typical of Disney's live-action remake cycle.
How long is Lilo & Stitch?+
Lilo & Stitch has a runtime of 108 min.
Who directed Lilo & Stitch?+
Lilo & Stitch was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp.
Where can I watch Lilo & Stitch?+
Lilo & Stitch is available to stream, rent, or buy on Disney Plus, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Rakuten TV, Sky Store, JioHotstar.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to "Lilo & Stitch" has been mixed, with some viewers praising its heartwarming story and performances, while others found the movie disappointing at times. A few reviewers noted similarities between the live-action remake and the original animated film, leading them to compare the two extensively in their reviews.
Viewer Reviews (TMDb)
FULL SPOILER-FREE REVIEW @ https://movieswetextedabout.com/lilo-stitch-movie-review-one-of-disneys-most-heartfelt-adorable-remakes-yet/ "Lilo & Stitch is one of Disney's most adorable, emotionally sincere live-action remakes to date. With charming performances - protect Maia Keal…
Manuel São Bento · 7/10Hmmm! I wasn’t sure if I was watching a sentimental edition of “Hawaii Five-O” here or a collection of outtakes from a “Sonic” movie as this rather disappointingly trundles along for the guts of two hours. It’s starts off quite promisingly as we see the “Grand Councilwoman” sente…
CinemaSerf · 6/10While watching Disney’s new live-action version of Lilo & Stitch, the film felt fairly accurate to the original 2002 animated film for the first half of the film while the second half seemed insanely different in comparison. However, upon revisiting the original film, the live-ac…
Chris Sawin · 6/10well this was so much better than I expected, this was honestly so good and my kid came out the theatres as happy as ever. Very amazing and unexpectedly funny movie!
jerusalemjames · 9/10This movie hit me in the feels. Stitch gets run over by that truck in exactly the same way as my dog. Both axels. I'd seen that scene many times in my head. Was weird to see it in this context. Never saw my dog again. Ends at 1:33 for me. The rest is good but I just wanted to hug…
Chandler Danier · 8/10
From the trailer's comments
I'm just glad Chris Sanders is still voicing Stitch. Literally no other person could do it better.
@zacharymccoy7091 · 39947 likes"meet stitch" dude I met him 30 years ago
@Not_LouisMoore20 · 54303 likesThis is the first Disney live-action remake I’m actually excited for, Stitch and the other alien characters look great and it’s really nostalgic to see all the scenes recreated. EDIT: That aged well didn’t it
@Tarinator · 31966 likesRest in peace, Daveigh Chase.
@ferrellkang4954 · 11 likesDoesn't even look like modern day Disney slop. It actually looks faithful to the og. Incredible.
@beleagueredbeluga5228 · 8345 likesJust a friendly reminder to everyone, there’s a perfectly fine animated version of this back in 2002 and it is STILL good to this date!
@ThePsychoPhotographer · 4866 likesThe actress playing Lilo is doing this so well, she was acting with what? A puppet? She seems to have nailed it at such a young age!
@MS12-u5p · 5600 likesYou sure thats a dog ?? Stitch: woof 😂😂💀
@yahrmajahsty5266 · 40 likes















