Lilo and Stitch Live-Action Movie Runtime and Release
The live-action Lilo and Stitch movie has a final runtime of 108 minutes, making it slightly longer than the original 2002 animated film. The movie premiered in Los Angeles on May 22, 2025, and opened theatrically in the United States on May 23, 2025, distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures Forbes.
The film is rated PG for mild action and thematic elements, and it was produced by Walt Disney Pictures in partnership with 21 Laps Entertainment Deadline. The theatrical release is accompanied by standard Dolby Cinema and IMAX showtimes at major chains.
Cast, Directors, and Production Details
Chris Sanders, the original voice of Stitch, returns as the on-screen creature performer, while Maia Kealoha plays Lilo Pelekai The Hollywood Reporter. The film is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, with a screenplay co-written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes.
Key Production Companies and Filming Locations
Production took place primarily in Hawaii and at studio facilities in Los Angeles, with Walt Disney Pictures and 21 Laps Entertainment serving as the lead production companies IGN. The live-action adaptation uses a combination of practical creature effects and visual effects to realize Stitch.
Streaming Release and Availability
After its theatrical window, the live-action Lilo and Stitch movie will stream on Disney+, consistent with Disney's recent live-action remake strategy Disney+. The exact streaming launch date follows the standard 45-day theatrical exclusivity period for Disney releases.
Disney has positioned the film as a family-friendly addition to its 2025 content slate, targeting both nostalgic fans of the original animated classic and new audiences. The movie is available in English, Spanish, and French audio tracks, with subtitles in multiple languages on Disney+.