Lilo & Stitch 2 (2028)

Lilo & Stitch 2 (2028)

Lilo & Stitch 2 is an upcoming American science fiction comedy-adventure film from Walt Disney Pictures, serving as a sequel to the 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch. It is the second film in the new live-action franchise based on the 2002 animated film of the same name.

Plot

Currently, the plot is being kept under wraps. It is known that this will be an original story, not an adaptation of the animated sequel Stitch! The Movie (2005). The creators promise a new adventure featuring Lilo, Stitch, and other beloved characters.

Production

• Director: Chris Sanders (co-creator of the original animated film, director of How to Train Your Dragon).
• Writer: Chris Sanders.
• Producer: Jonathan Eirich (producer of the first live-action film).
• Studio: Walt Disney Pictures.
• Distributor: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

The film was announced in June 2025 following the box office success of the first installment. In March 2026, Disney officially announced the release date — May 26, 2028. In June 2026, it was revealed that Chris Sanders would also serve as director.

Cast

Expected to return to their roles are:

• Maia Kealoha — Lilo
• Sydney Elizabeth Agudong — Nani
• Chris Sanders — voice of Stitch

The full cast has not yet been confirmed.

Release Date

May 26, 2028 (USA), Memorial Day weekend.

Lilo & Stitch Franchise Timeline (live-action films)

• Lilo & Stitch (2025) — live-action remake of the classic animated film. The story of a lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo who adopts an alien dog named Stitch, unaware that he is a genetic experiment created for destruction. The film grossed over $1 billion worldwide.
• Lilo & Stitch 2 (2028) — an original sequel that will tell a new story about Lilo and Stitch.

Where to Watch

Official viewing links will appear closer to the release date. The film is expected to be released in theaters, and later on Disney+.

Sources: Disney Wiki), Wikipedia), Deadline, The Hollywood Reporter.