Original Animated Voice Cast
In the original 2002 animated film, Daveigh Chase voices Lilo Pelekai, and Chris Sanders voices Stitch, also known as Experiment 626. The film was produced by Walt Disney Animation Studios and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. The voice cast also includes Daveigh Chase as the younger sister Nani, with supporting roles by Tia Carrere and David Ogden Stiers. The movie became a defining Disney animated property, leading to direct-to-video sequels and a long-running television series. For more background on the production and franchise history, see this overview from Forbes. Original animated cast details
Daveigh Chase continued voicing Lilo across the Lilo and Stitch: The Series, which ran from 2003 to 2006, and in several direct-to-video sequels. Chris Sanders reprised Stitch in those same projects and later served as a creative consultant on the live action adaptation. The series expanded the Experiment 626 storyline with new characters while keeping the original voice actors in the lead roles. The franchise remains one of Disney's most recognizable animated properties, with the original film frequently cited in rankings of top animated movies. Additional cast and character information is available on the official Disney site. Disney official Lilo and Stitch page
Live Action Movie Cast
The 2025 live action Lilo and Stitch film stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai and Chris Sanders as the motion capture and voice performer for Stitch. The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. Supporting cast includes Sydney Agudong as Nani Pelekai, and Billy Magnussen as Cobra Bubbles. The production was shot in Hawaii, with Disney leveraging real locations to mirror the animated film's setting. For box office and release strategy details, see this report from Forbes. Live action cast and release details
Maia Kealoha was cast as the lead after a extensive search for a young actress who could portray Lilo's independent and resilient personality. Chris Sanders returned to the role of Stitch, providing the character's voice and performing on set with a motion capture rig. The live action adaptation uses a blend of practical effects and CGI to render Stitch, with the character design updated to match the higher fidelity of modern visual effects. The film's production involved collaboration between Disney and the original creative team to preserve the tone and themes of the animated classic. Further production and cast updates are covered on the official Disney site. Disney live action Lilo and Stitch page
Where to Watch and Franchise Status
The live action Lilo and Stitch film is distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures and streams on Disney+. The original animated film and the television series are also available on Disney+, alongside the direct-to-video sequels featuring the original voice cast. Streaming availability and regional release dates are managed by Disney's direct-to-consumer division, which has made Lilo and Stitch a recurring franchise across multiple platforms. For financial and streaming performance data, see this analysis from Forbes. Disney Plus streaming performance