Disney fans were given an exciting glimpse into the future of one of the studio’s most popular franchises at the D23 Expo.
A scene from the 2002 film “Lilo and Stitch”.
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On Friday, visitors were able to get a first look at the CGI-rendered Stitch from the upcoming live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch.” The highly anticipated adaptation, which reimagines the 2002 animated classic, is scheduled to hit theaters in summer 2025.
During the presentation, the audience was also introduced to a redesigned logo for the film. The short but memorable teaser showed Stitch causing his trademark chaos, a nod to the character’s enduring popularity.
The live-action film is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, known for his work on “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” and produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin, the team behind Disney’s successful live-action film “Aladdin.”
Disney posted about the remake on its official Instagram account, writing: “Experiment 626 is in the chat! The live-action #LiloAndStitch film is coming exclusively to theaters in summer 2025!”
The film stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo and Sydney Elizabeth Agudong as her sister Nani. Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere and Chris Sanders, the original voice of Stitch, will also star, while Courtney B. Vance and Zach Galifianakis play key roles.
The story, which revolves around the bond between a lonely Hawaiian girl and a mischievous alien, aims to preserve the heart and humor of the original while introducing new elements for a contemporary audience.
Disney also released a new teaser trailer for the live-action Snow White film and a new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King at the D23 event.
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