Riding high on the massive success of its live-action remake, Disney has officially announced Lilo & Stitch 2. The playful reveal came via an Instagram teaser on 626 Day (June 26), where Stitch races a pink mini convertible, scrawling the sequel’s title in tire tracks.
Box Office Boom Sparks Sequel
The 2025 Lilo & Stitch remake shattered Memorial Day weekend records, debuting with $183 million domestically and $341.7 million worldwide in its opening weekend—making it one of Disney’s most impressive live-action launches yet.
What We Know (and Speculate)
- Returning cast? While the original live-action cast featured Maia Kealoha as Lilo, Chris Sanders voicing Stitch, Sydney Agudong (Nani), Billy Magnussen (Pleakley), and Zach Galifianakis (Dr. Jumba), Disney hasn’t confirmed who’s returning for the sequel.
- Potential cameos: The teaser’s pink-heavy aesthetic and Stitch’s cameo hint at the possible return of Experiment 624, aka Angel—a fan-favorite from the animated series—though nothing is official yet.
Why It Matters
Disney’s confidence—signaled by greenlighting a sequel before the first film even finishes its run—shows how high-stakes the live-action remake strategy is. With merchandise flying off shelves and Lilo & Stitch breaking into the top ranks of Disney’s live-action hits, the sequel feels less like a gamble and more like the next inevitable step.
