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“Lilo & Stitch,” Disney’s latest live-action remake, has been revealed to select members of the press, and the first reactions to the film are overwhelmingly positive.

Critic Wendy Lee Szany wrote on X, “Lilo and Stitch is the best Disney live-action to date. Seeing Stitch in his live-action form on the big screen brings on a huge wave of nostalgia. Tons of laughter and heartwarming moments. The film hits similar beats to the original, as well added something new flavors.”

Journalist Laura Sirikul wrote on X, “Lilo and Stitch was heartwarming & really gave the official film more depth to Lilo & Nani. Maia Kealoha is a Star! The Stitch was so well made. I never imagined in 23 years they’d be able to merge animation w/ live action this well. It was magical. Very sweet.”

The original “Lilo & Stitch” was released in 2002, making this the most recent animated movie...

Los Angeles, California – May 17: (L-r) Asad Ayaz, Chief Brand Officer, The Walt Disney Company and President, Marketing, The Walt Disney Studios and Disney+, Chris Sanders, Jonathan Eirich, Billy Magnussen, Alan Bergman, Co-Chairman, Disney Entertainment, Zach Galifianakis, Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Courtney B. Vance, Kaipo Dudoit, Dean Fleischer Camp, Amy Hill and David Greenbaum, President, Disney Live Action and 20th Century Studios attend the world premiere of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch at El Capitan Theatre in Hollywood, California on May 17, 2025. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images for Disney) As the cast and creatives behind the much awaited live-action reinterpretation of Disney’s Lilo & Stitch came together to mark its impending release, ”Ahana’ was alive and well in Hollywood. The blue carpet in front of the legendary El Capitan Theatre was converted into a vivid Hawaiian party. Among the many themed events offered to visitors, creating what was the ideal atmosphere...

Poster for Lilo & Stitch (Photo © 2025 Disney Enterprises Inc)Disney is hosting pre-release screenings of the live-action adaptation of the blockbuster family-friendly animated film Lilo & Stitch, and we’ve got free tickets to San Diego, Maui, and Honolulu screenings. The screenings will take place on May 7, 2025 at 7pm local time, and tickets (and seating) are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

“Lilo & Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family,” reads Disney’s synopsis. The live-action adaptation of Disney’s 2002 animated film stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Maia Kealoha, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. Chris Sanders returns to voice Stitch.

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For me, Lilo & Stitch (2002) isn’t just a movie, it’s a core memory. From chaos and wholesomeness, to bawling over “ohana means family”—it just feels like pure magic. So, when I heard Disney’s cooking up a live-action remake in 2025, to bring back the menacing alien and the quirky queen, I was basically mind-blown.

I mean, imagine all that wild energy with real beaches, upgraded visuals, and maybe even better Elvis Presley vibes. I seriously have high hopes for this film, which I believe is poised to be iconic for four reasons. One of them is obviously Stitch’s return in live-action to cause more mayhem. Duh! So, buckle up—it’s about to get Experiment 626-level wild.

1. The story is evergreen with potential

If I’m being honest, people often talk about family-oriented Disney films, and yet somehow skip Lilo & Stitch. Like I’ve heard people discussing Moana,...

A critically acclaimed Dreamworks Animation title lands a new streaming home following its wildly successful theatrical run. The animated sci-fi blockbuster, The Wild Robot, is on its way to Netflix later this spring.

Per Collider, The Wild Robot, helmed and written by Lilo & Stitch and How to Train Your Dragon director Chris Sanders, will premiere via Netflix on May 24. Netflix is the latest streamer to pick up the Dreamworks film, having debuted on Peacock in January and been available to rent/purchase via Amazon Prime Video and Apple TV. The animated title also became available on Blu-ray, 4K Uhd and DVD earlier this year.

Starring Oscar-winning actor Lupita Nyong'o in the titular role, The Wild Robot chronicles her character, Roz, an abandoned robot from tech company Universal Dynamics, who ends up on an uninhabited island in Oregon following a cargo ship crash caused by a storm. While on the island,...

One of the most surprising box office hits is coming to the biggest streamer in the world soon. Every year, a few movies fly under the radar until their release before exploding at the box office and earning well over their budgets. In 2024, one of the biggest examples of this was The Wild Robot, which earned over $330 million globally and extended its legs for months in theaters. Once The Wild Robot wrapped up its theatrical run, it began streaming on Peacock, the home for all of Universal Pictures' new movies. However, Netflix has announced that The Wild Robot will begin streaming on the platform next Saturday, May 24. The animated film stars Pedro Pascal (The Last of Us) and earned nearly flawless scores of 96% from critics and 98% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes.

The Wild Robot follows Roz, an intelligent robot who is stranded on an uninhabited island after a shipwreck. To survive,...

Disney's theatrical re-release of the controversial Snow White movie starring Rachel Zegler likely didn't go as planned. It only managed to earn a mere $252 per screen.

Per The Telegraph, Disney decided to re-release Snow White theatrically due to the arrival of the summer blockbuster season, hoping that the film, which greatly underperformed in its original run, might fare better. Unfortunately, the movie, which had been marred by controversy before it even arrived in theaters, did worse the second time around. After its re-release in 1,000 cinemas across the United States, it averaged $252 per person, with a reported total of $335,000.

With its production budget being north of $240 million, it is one of Disney's most expensive films to date, but it has grossed only $204 million worldwide. It remains to be seen if the studio will be able to salvage some of its losses withSnow White's digital release on May 13. A Blu-ray and DVD...

The stars of the upcoming live-action Lilo & Stitch movie are stepping out in London!

Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong posed with a Stitch mascot at the photocall for their new Disney movie on Monday (May 12) held at the Corinthia Hotel in London, England.

Joining Maia, 8, and Sydney, 24, at the photocall was director Dean Fleischer Camp and producer Jonathan Eirich.

Keep reading to find out more…According to an official film synopsis, Lilo & Stitch “tells a story of the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who was genetically engineered to be a force of destruction. With nosy social workers and pursuing aliens banging on the door, the two bond over a shared sense of family and win the day.”

The cast also includes Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Courtney B. Vance, and Hannah Waddingham.

Chris Sanders – the voice actor, filmmaker, and...

Earlier this week, Marvel Studios rebranded Thunderbolts* as *The New Avengers, a clever marketing stunt that should help increase interest heading into its second weekend in theaters.

The studio has reissued the movie's posters with the updated title and, in Los Angeles, gave Thunderbolts*'s massive billboard a new look. Alas, those of you hoping to perhaps see it in person will be disappointed as it's just been hijacked by Lilo & Stitch's Experiment 626!

As you can see below, Stitch has torn his way through the New Avengers, promoting the release of his movie later this month. Disney will likely pull out all the stops to promote Lilo & Stitch from here, especially as it's tracking to make upwards of $120 million over Memorial Day weekend.

Stitch will even take a bite out of Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning's haul, despite it taking aim at a franchise best $80 million debut.

Today on Disney Hits (Ch. 133) at the top of every hour, you can be one of the first to hear “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” from “Lilo & Stitch,” the upcoming live-action reimagining of the 2002 animated film. The new rendition of the song is performed by Iam Tongi and Kamehameha Schools Children’s Choir.

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“Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family, starring Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha.

The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Dean Fleischer Camp and produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a., and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, and Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers,...

Lilo & Stitch has set multiple records during the first day of its advance ticket sales. The Disney live-action movie is a remake of their 2002 animated release of the same name, which was nominated for the Oscar for Best Animated Feature. It will follow young Hawaiian girl Lilo (Maia Kealoha) befriending a chaotic blue alien creature named Stitch (Chris Sanders) after he crash lands on Earth. The upcoming Lilo & Stitch was directed by Marcel the Shell with Shoes On's Dean Fleischer Camp and also stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Zach Galifianakis, and Courtney B. Vance.

Per Deadline, Lilo & Stitch has earned the most first-day ticket presales for a PG-rated movie of the year so far on Fandango. That distinction had previously gone to A Minecraft Movie, which recently passed the $875 million milestone at the worldwide box office. It has also earned the second-best presales during the...

Walt Disney Studios recently unveiled brand new posters for the much-awaited Lilo & Stitch, following the adorable Lilo and her extraterrestrial pet Stitch, all set to crash in theatres in India in English, Hindi, Tamil and Telugu May 23rd.

Lilo & Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Fans are eager to witness the classic Disney magic on the big screen, with the trailer already amassing widespread buzz for the lovable and chaotic chemistry between Lilo, played by young actress Maia Kealoha and her ‘special pet’ Stitch voiced by Chris Sanders.

Walt Disney Studios’ Lilo & Stitch is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. This live-action reimagining of Disney’s animated classic stars Maia Kealoha (Lilo), Chris Sanders (Stitch), Sydney Elizebeth Agudong (Nani), Kaipo Dudoit (David Kawena), Zach Galifianakis (Jumba), Billy Magnussen (Pleakley), Tia Carrere (Mrs. Kekoa...

For a generation of film lovers, How To Train Your Dragon was a franchise that grew alongside them in their youth. The animated trilogy, directed by Dean DeBlois (joined by Chris Sanders on the first film), began in 2010 and closed out with The Hidden World in 2019 – a period during which those who associated with young hero Hiccup also went from childhood to young adulthood. Now, DeBlois is adapting the films into live-action, set to bring a whole new generation of fans into the world of dragons, vikings, and the Isle Of Berk. And its new Hiccup, The Black Phone’s Mason Thames, was one of those whose adolescence unfolded alongside Dragon’s protagonist.

“It really shaped who I was as a kid, just like a lot of people who watched it growing up,” Thames tells Empire of the series. He wasn’t just a casual fan either. “I was Hiccup for Halloween,...

Walt Disney Studios has announced that tickets for the live-action Lilo & Stitch movie are now officially on sale, and we have the first full clip and a series of new posters featuring the rambunctious blue-furred alien known as "Experiment 626."

The original animated Lilo and Stitch focused on a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo Pelekai who forms a bond with an adorable extraterrestrial called Experiment 626, who was engineered to be a force of destruction. It wasn't considered one of the studio's bigger hits from a box office standpoint, but it remains a very popular entry in Disney's library, having spawned three direct-to-video sequels and a 2003 TV series.

The new movie's synopsis reads: "Lilo and Stitch tells the story of the bond formed between a lonely human girl named Lilo and a dog-like alien named Stitch, who is engineered to be a force of destruction. Pursuing aliens, social workers, and the...

Lilo & Stitch director Dean Fleischer Camp addresses why one of the most controversial elements of the upcoming live-action reboot was changed from the original 2002 animated movie. The upcoming feature will reimagine the sci-fi comedy tale of a lonely girl befriending a strange creature that ultimately turns out to be an escaped alien experiment. Lilo & Stitch sees Chris Sanders return to provide the voice of the titular alien, while Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong will take on the roles of sisters Lilo and Nani.

While audiences continue to debate whether the upcoming Lilo & Stitch reboot can live up to the original movie's legacy, Camp opened up to SFX Magazine (later reported by The Direct) about one element that has been controversial online. Honing in on Jumba (Zach Galifianakis) and Pleakley's (Billy Magnussen) haphazard disguises on Earth, the director confirmed that the pair would employ technology that allowed the actors...

Summer movie season is officially here, and Disney’s new Lilo & Stitch film will hit theaters just in time for Memorial Day weekend. However, with the growing trend of collectible popcorn buckets inundating the theatrical landscape, it wouldn’t be right for Experiment 626 (Chris Sanders) and his lovable human friend, Lilo Pelekai (Maia Kealoha), to have their upcoming adventure without their movie’s own snack container. Fans can check out the brand-new image of the adorable Stitch popcorn bucket (below), which will be offered at select Regal Cinemas.

Unlike some of the Stitch popcorn buckets unveiled at this year’s CinemaCon in Las Vegas, in which 626 didn’t show off their teeth, this latest version features the mischievous alien experiment happily smiling. MovieWeb reached out to Regal Cinemas via the company’s X, formerly Twitter, page to confirm its availability, and the theater chain responded by saying the following:

"This...

How to Train Your Dragon stands a chance of being one of this summer's biggest movies, and IMAX is encouraging fantasy fans to see it on the biggest screen possible with an epic new must-see trailer.

This latest sneak peek is heavy on action and spectacle, with the plan clearly to entice moviegoers to return to this world for a take on this story that's far bigger in scale than what we saw in animation a decade and a half ago. While the story is expected to remain the same, it's clear the ante has been upped in a big way here.

As with most live-action remakes, many fans have questioned the need for How to Train Your Dragon to head down this route.

According to filmmaker Dean DeBlois, it was all about getting to achieve the vision for this story that he was unable to fully bring to the screen with the 2010 animated classic.

Lilo & Stitch is the next Disney IP to get the live-action treatment. Although the first reactions to the released materials have been encouraging, one fans are not happy with one change.

In a new video on TikTok, the director of the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, Dean Fleischer Camp, reacted to the comments on the trailer, and further detailed his creative process. He addressed both the positive comments and the criticism, and one of them addressed an ongoing criticism: Pleakley. The creator revealed that the director tried to recreate Pleakley's dress, but that won't be a part of the remake, per Discussing Film.

The live-action ‘Lilo & STITCH’ remake director Dean Fleischer Camp hints that Pleakley in a dress isn’t in the film.“I just want to say. I tried.â€(Source: marceltheshellwshoeson/TikTok) pic.twitter.com/nAfYdOicHQ— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) May 6, 2025

Disney has had its ups and downs with the live-action adaptations,...

The Walt Disney Studios has announced that advance Lilo & Stitch tickets have gone on sale. The film is a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic.

To celebrate Lilo & Stitch tickets going on sale, new posters are now available. The movie opens in theaters on May 23 in Dolby Cinema, RealD 3D, Cinemark Xd, 4Dx, and premium screens everywhere.

Lilo & Stitch is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.

Rated PG for action, peril, and thematic elements, the film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Dean Fleischer Camp, with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes.

The movie stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, and Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance and Zach Galifianakis, and introduces Maia Kealoha.

Lilo & Stitch is produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin,...

Lilo & Stitch has a lot of hype behind it, especially given all the marketing Disney has pushed for it. With Stitch creator and original voice actor Chris Sanders reprising his role, and Oscar-nominated director Dean Fleischer Camp attached to the project, it certainly has hopeful ambitions.

Stitch is easily one of Disney's most beloved characters, and his transition into live-action might be the exception to the unfortunate stigma perpetuated by Disney's other remakes. As fans wait for the new film to arrive in theaters, others are waiting for it to arrive on Disney+

When will Stitch crash Disney+?

It's easy to see the movie's appeal. Stitch is certainly a marketable figure, so it makes sense that fans would want to get him and all his intergalactic buddies out of the theatre and into their living room.

Based on what we can deduce from the trailer, it doesn't look like it will be a shot-for-shot remake,...

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This May, we are getting a ton of content on streaming and theaters from the much-anticipated return of Love, Death and Robots and Nine Perfect Strangers on streaming, to the release of the highly anticipated A Simple Favor sequel and Guy Ritchie‘s Fountain of Youth. This upcoming month will see the release of many great movies, so we thought of compiling a list of all the must-watch films that are coming straight to Theaters near you.

Thunderbolts* (May 2) Credit – Marvel Studios

Thunderbolts* is a superhero action film directed by Jake Schreier from a screenplay co-written by Eric Pearson and Joanna Calo. Based on Marvel Comics, the 2025 film follows Yelena Belova, Bucky Barnes, Red Guardian, Ghost, Taskmaster, and John Walker as they team up to survive a deadly trap laid out by Valentina Allegra de Fontaine. Thunderbolts* stars Florence Pugh,...

Should Experiment 626’s movie career not pan out, the lovable alien might have a career laid out for itself at AMC Theatres. A new promotional video (below) features Stitch from Disney’s upcoming Lilo & Stitch scanning online and paper tickets for theatergoers just as a real-life box office usher might. The engaging animatronic doll, which was seated in a director’s chair appropriately enough, bellowed with laughter at times and spoke a few words to each of those visiting the theater chain — and Stitch genuinely seemed to enjoy all the interactions with those who came out to see some movies.

Expectations are already out of this world for the remake of 2002’s animated Lilo & Stitch as the new film’s box office forecast predicts it could make $100+ million over the Memorial Day weekend (three-day) and possibly $120 million during the four-day holiday frame. However, that won’t be quite enough money...

The Lilo & Stitch movie has not even been released, but Stitch is already causing havoc in movie theaters. Set to release on May 21, the movie is a live-action adaptation of the original 2002 animated classic. Maia Kealoha's Lilo will lead the new Lilo & Stitch cast, alongside Sydney Agudong's Nani, Zach Galifianakis' Dr. Jumba, and Chris Sanders reprising his role as Stitch's voice. With a $150 million budget, it is expected to be director Dean Fleischer Camp's first full-scale blockbuster movie.

As Disney continues to prepare for the release, it has been taking advantage of Stitch's chaotic personality. Ahead of the movie's official debut, Discussing Film released a clip that features Stitch, a popcorn bucket, and amused customers at a movie theater. Check out the footage below:

Stitch surprises moviegoers by bursting out of a popcorn bucket to promote the new ‘Lilo & STITCH’ movie.In theaters on May 23 pic.

May brings a wave of new content to Netflix, with stories ranging from laugh-out-loud comedies to edge-of-your-seat thrillers. There’s a little something for everyone, whether you’re into big-name casts or hidden gems.

I’m pumped about this month’s mix of originals, classic movies, and a live event to close things out. Let’s dive into some of the standout titles hitting the service.

‘The Four Seasons’ (May 1)

Tina Fey co-created and stars in ‘The Four Seasons,’ a comedy series remaking the 1981 film. Alongside Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, and Will Forte, Fey explores three couples whose group vacations get messy after a breakup. It’s funny and heartfelt.

Debuting on May 1, this show nails friendship and love with a great cast. The humor and drama make it a solid watch for comedy fans looking for something fresh.

‘The Royals’ (May 9)

‘The Royals’ is an Indian romantic drama starring Bhumi Pednekar and Ishaan Khatter.

May’s lineup on Netflix is packed with fresh stories and familiar faces. From heartfelt comedies to chilling thrillers, there’s something for everyone. We’re getting a mix of original series, classic films, and a live event to cap it all off.

I’m excited to dive into the variety this month. Whether you’re into star-studded dramas or animated adventures, Netflix has you covered. Let’s break down some of the biggest titles hitting the platform.

‘The Four Seasons’ (May 1)

This new comedy series, co-created by Tina Fey, reimagines the 1981 film. It stars Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, and Marco Calvani as three couples whose yearly vacations get messy when one pair splits up. The show explores friendship and love with sharp humor.

Dropping on May 1, ‘The Four Seasons’ promises laughs and heart. The stacked cast brings chemistry to this tale of long-time friends navigating change.

Los lanzamientos más destacados en cines y plataformas de streaming. © Paramount Pictures, Disney & Apple TV+

Mayo ya huele a palomitas, aire acondicionado y salas a rebosar: la temporada de blockbusters ha comenzado oficialmente. La maquinaria de los grandes estudios se pone en marcha con estrenos que buscan dominar la taquilla –una nueva entrega de Destino final para darnos pesadillas, lo ¿último? de Ethan Hunt o Lilo y Stitch en carne y hueso para compensar el traspié de Blancanieves de Disney–, sin dejar del todo de lado las propuestas más personales –el cine español que brilló en el Festival de Málaga–. Y si eres del plan sofá, manta y peli, atento también a los estrenos en plataformas, con un Guy Ritchie explorando el terreno aventurero al más puro estilo Indiana Jones contemporáneo. Estos son los 10 títulos más destacados de este mes:

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Exclusive: Natural Resources Defense Council, the Black List, CAA Foundation, NBCUniversal and The Redford Center have named L.C. Killingsworth, Annika Marks and Yasir Masood as the recipients of their 2025 Nrdc Climate Storytelling Fellowship.

The trio was selected from more than 500 submissions for their unique and captivating portrayals of the climate crisis. As part of the fellowship, each fellow will receive a $20,000 grant and will be paired with an entertainment industry professional who will provide mentorship and creative support to further develop their projects. Mentors will include Lucia Aniello, Nick Kroll and Chris Sanders.

Now in its fifth year, the Nrdc Climate Storytelling Fellowship is a program designed to help screenwriters develop compelling stories that reflect climate change and environmental justice. In addition to creative mentorship, recipients receive counsel from environmental experts on climate issues highlighted in their script,...

Live-Action as Legacy, Not Just Trend

Disney is diving deep into its vault — not just to play the nostalgia card, but to reshape the cultural memory of a new generation. Remakes like 'The Hunchback of Notre Dame', 'Lilo & Stitch', 'Robin Hood', and the recently announced 'Moana' (with Catherine Laga'aia and The Rock Dwayne Johnson) signal more than emotional throwbacks.

Alright, let’s be honest — live-action films lately haven’t exactly been outstanding. And I think there’s more to it than just budget issues. Especially when we’re talking about Disney — these films are anything but low-budget.

Disney isn't just a content creator — it's a cultural gatekeeper. When you hear "Disney," you think of childhood, legacy, and iconic characters that defined eras: 'The Lion King', 'Cinderella', and 'Beauty and the Beast'.

So the question becomes: What stories get retold,...

As the live remake of Lilo & Stitch is set to premiere on May 23, viewers may want to watch the original 2002 film. The trailer for live action remake gave viewers a glimpse on what to expect in the film that has a run time of 148 minutes.

However, did you know there is a Lilo & Stitch: The Series that Disney Channel created? This show was running from 2003-2006 and has 65 episodes. The show itself was a TV sequel to the 2002 movie Lilo & Stitch.

Viewers should also watch the 2003 film Stitch! The Movie before watching Lilo & Stitch: The Series as the film serves as a prequel to the series. In Stitch! The Movie introduces Dr. Jacques von Hamsterviel, Jumba's old partner at the lab, who wishes to use the other experiments for evil intentions.

Jumba has put over 600 of the experiemnts in dehydrated pod form, which activates on contact with water.

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This May, Netflix is bringing you a lot of entertainment, from the highly anticipated next chapter in the Fear Street universe and the next season of the beloved adult animated anthology series, Love, Death + Robots. However, for the purposes of this article, we are only including the films that are coming to Netflix this month and have a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score. So, check out the five best films that are coming to Netflix in May 2025 with a 90% or higher Rotten Tomatoes score.

American Graffiti (May 1) Rotten Tomatoes Score: 95% Credit – Universal Pictures

American Graffiti is a coming-of-age comedy-drama film directed by George Lucas, who also co-wrote the film with Gloria Katz and Willard Huyck. The 1973 film is set in 1962 in Modesto, California, and it revolves around a group of high-school graduates as they enjoy the final day...

Disney's live-action remakes have been far from consistent in terms of quality, but all signs point to Lilo & Stitch being more akin to The Jungle Book or Cinderella than disappointing efforts like Snow White and Pinocchio.

Based on the trailers, Lilo & Stitch will be another very faithful adaptation, but this version of the 2002 animated classic will seemingly expand the story.

Thanks to the AMC Theaters website (via Toonado.com), we now know that Lilo & Stitch will have a runtime of 1 hour and 48 minutes. That's 25% longer than the original movie's 85-minute runtime, and while it's yet to be officially confirmed, this change is what we've come to expect from these remakes.

Early box office tracking points to Lilo & Stitch grossing over $100 million over Memorial Day weekend. That means it will earn more than Snow White's entire domestic haul in just three days.

Making this feat even more...

Disney fans now know how long they will have to spend in theaters watching the new Lilo & Stitch. The official runtime for the hotly anticipated live-action remake has been revealed.

According to AMC Theatres, the latest Disney live-action remake clocks in at 1 hour 48 minutes (108 min). Compared to the original's brisk 85-minute runtime, the new Lilo & Stitch will be about 25% longer, meaning that fans can probably expect to see a mixture of new material and reimagined scenes from the animated original in the live-action remake. This runtime difference isn't too surprising, given that this isn't the first time Disney has padded out the runtimes of its live-action remakes, with 2017's Beauty and the Beast (129 minutes vs. 84 minutes), 2019's Aladdin (128 minutes vs. 90 minutes), and 2024's The Little Mermaid (135 minutes vs. 87 minutes) some of the more glaring examples of the studio stretching the story of the original.

Lilo & Stitch will...

Of all the storylines Disney has brought about over the past decades to amuse and entertain fans worldwide, Lilo & Stitch has unarguably been one of the biggest fan favorites. In fact, in a world where Disney princesses ruled, this science fiction comedy-drama felt like a breath of fresh air, shaping a lot of people’s childhoods with its mere existence.

The first installment from the respective franchise was the animated movie, which was released back in 2002. Since then, there have been quite a few adaptations, and the latest one – a live-action movie – is about to make its way to the screens pretty soon. But as exciting as that is, recent reports are claiming the upcoming movie’s runtime is way bigger than the original film!

Lilo & Stitch live-action movie reportedly has a bigger runtime than the original flick A still from the movie. | Credits: Lilo & Stitch / Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures.

Ohana significa familia. © Disney

Tenemos nuevo teaser tráiler de la película de acción real de Lilo y Stitch. Porque ver al caótico Stitch una vez no basta. Ni dos. Ni tres.

Lilo y Stitch es un remake del clásico animado de 2002 en la que -como todos sabemos- una niña hawaiana solitaria adopta a lo que cree que es un perro, sin saber que en realidad se trata de un peligroso experimento alienígena que ha escapado y ahora huye de sus creadores y de quienes lo consideran una amenaza.

La película, dirigida por Dean Fleischer Camp, está protagonizada por la debutante Maia Kealoha como Lilo, mientras que Chris Sanders (el director de la reciente Robot salvaje) regresa como la icónica voz de Stitch. También figuran en el reparto Sydney Agudong (On My Block) como Nani Pelekai, Zach Galifianakis (Resacón en Las Vegas) como Jumba, Billy Magnussen (Spy Kids: El Armagedón) como Pleakley,...

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Netflix is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the premiere of many of Netflix’s original and licensed films, including the highly anticipated next Fear Street film and the arrival of The Wild Robot on Netflix. Just like every month, Netflix is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 5 best new movies coming to Netflix in May 2025.

Heart Eyes (May 8) Credit – Sony Pictures

Heart Eyes is a romantic comedy slasher film directed by Josh Ruben from a screenplay co-written by Phillip Murphy, Christopher Landon, and Michael Kennedy. The 2025 film is set during Valentine’s Week, and it revolves around two coworkers who are mistaken as a couple and soon become the next target of a masked maniac killing couples all over the United States.

Only a few weeks remain until the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch enters theaters. And while the film is just over 30 days away, it doesn't stop cinemas and studios from preparing their popcorn buckets for the occasion. And for Lilo & Stitch, it's a limited collectible and comes with a friend.

The Mexico-based Cinepolis movie theater chain shared a video of its collectible popcorn bucket for the upcoming Disney feature. This bucket is based on the floatable container that Stitch was placed in, seen during Jamba's trial in front of the Galactic Federation Headquarters at the start of the film. Not only will you be given a container filled with popcorn, but you will also bring home a new friend, as inside is a removable Stitch plush! As of writing, a price has yet to be revealed, as well as if this item will be available in the U.S.

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Tickle Me Elmo has just met its match. Disney recently unveiled a wave of new toys inspired by its live-action Lilo & Stitch remake, with Many Moods Stitch primed to go head-to-head with the fan-favorite Sesame Street character in the interactive plush toy category.

Per ComicBook.com, "the Many Moods Stitch interactive plush toy brings Disney Stitch's personality to life! This 13.5-inch Stitch plushie features expressive, LCD screen eyes and over 50 sounds and reactions. Scratch his head to reveal his lovable side, rub his belly for playful antics, or 'feed' him when he’s hungry. Jiggle, tilt, or hold Stitch upside down to activate silly phrases, sound effects, and animated eye reactions—but too much bouncing might make him grumpy! When it’s time to wind down, gently rock Stitch to hear adorable yawns as his eyes close for sleep." The Many Moods Stitch will retail for $39.99 and is available to order on Amazon and Walmart.

No matter how much a studio feels tempted to ride on the love a movie received, they should think twice before moving ahead. Disney has found this out the hard way.

After making numerous live-action adaptations (with varying degrees of success), Snow White seems to have delivered a rather decisive blow to the live-action market. But just when the Rachel Zegler starrer looks set to crash at the box office, Lilo & Stitch has offered some much-needed succor to the studio.

Snow White has been an experience to forget for Disney

Snow White‘s dismal performance at the Box Office is a classic example of the risks fraught with making a live-action film in the current era. While the studio tried everything in its power to keep the movie on track for a stellar finish at the Box Office, in the end, the burden of controversies was too heavy.

Disney would...

Snow White debuted to largely negative reviews last month (it has 40% on Rotten Tomatoes). However, unlike other live-action Disney movies that managed to shrug those off, this latest effort has failed to make a noteworthy impact at the box office.

During its fourth weekend in theaters, Snow White earned only $2.8 million for a total domestic haul of $81.9 million. Worldwide, the movie hasn't even cracked $200 million, with a disappointing $181 million haul.

However, it won't take Disney long to bounce back as Deadline (via Toonado.com) reveals that early tracking suggests Lilo & Stitch will gross over $100 million over Memorial Day weekend. That's more than Snow White's entire domestic haul in just three days.

Making this feat even more impressive is the fact that Lilo & Stitch will go head-to-head with Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning. While Experiment 626 will handily beat Ethan Hunt, the movie is still eyeing a franchise-best debut,...

Step aside, Snow White, a different live-action remake is on the way to solve Disney's box office woes. Early box office tracking for Lilo & Stitch has just been shared, and Disney executives can sigh with relief.

According to film tracking website Quorum (via Deadline), Lilo & Stitch is eyeing a $100 million-plus three-day opening over Memorial Day weekend. If that tracking holds, Lilo & Stitch will surpass the entire domestic box office of Snow White ($81.9M) in one weekend. A $100M+ opening would also be roughly three times larger than the opening of Mufasa: The Lion King ($35.4M), the second-last live-action adaptation of a Disney animated classic. The original animated Lilo & Stitch grossed close to $275 million worldwide during its theatrical run. With the early tracking only factoring in a domestic opening, the upcoming live-action remake could easily surpass the original's worldwide total after a single weekend, so long as the international box...

Lilo & Stitch North America Box Office Projection( Photo Credit – YouTube )

Disney is still in shock about Snow White’s poor box office run. The studio might be counting the loss. On the other hand, another one of their films is gearing up for its release. It is the live-action feature Lilo & Stitch, and that film’s long-range box office forecast seems hopeful and much more than what the Rachel Zegler starrer earned. Keep scrolling for the deets.

The sci-fi adventure movie is a live-action remake of Disney’s 2002 animated movie of the same name. It has been directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and features Maia Kealoha as Lilo. Writer and director Chris Sanders directed the Og movie and voiced Stitch. Sanders is reprising his role as the adorable alien. The film will also feature Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance, with original cast members Tia Carrere,...

Fans can hardly wait for the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake, and the trailer only fueled their anticipation. Disney offers another sneak peek into the movie’s cute blue alien.

Stitch is up to no good in a new still from the Lilo & Stitchlive-action adaptation; per Collider, the preview teases the blue alien pulling one of his antics beside Maia Kealoha's Lilo. Chris Sanders returns as the voice of Stitch in the remake, and the new photo hints that Lilo got much more than the friend she wished for. The trailer also confirmed that Stitch meets Sanders' description: "unruly, impulsive, and freakishly strong; he's a furry, ugly-cute wrecking ball seemingly bent on destroying everything in his path. To Nani, this 'dog' is a total nightmare. But to Lilo, she's just found her new best friend!"

Image via Collider

Lilo & Stitch will closely adapt the 2002 animated film, which revolved around the titular duo.

This Memorial Day, Disney will welcome a familiar face to theaters for fans who grew up knowing "ohana means family." Lilo & Stitch are hitting the big screen in live-action on May 23, bringing the titular little blue alien's chaotic ways to a new format for a whole new generation. The House of Mouse has been quickly building hype for its latest remake, with a series of promos once again warping Stitch into the worlds of the studio's other iconic worlds, from Aladdin to Cinderella and, of course, The Lion King. As part of Collider's Exclusive Preview event for summer movies, we can now share another image ahead of the release that further teases the mayhem to come when Stitch is let loose.

Lilo & Stitch will stick close to the story of the 2002 original animated sci-fi comedy, which followed the lonely young Hawaiian girl Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and her sister, Nani...

Are you ready to go back to the drive-in and watch one of your favorite Bollywood films, Bradford? Well, get ready because the first in a series of large-scale outdoor cinema spectaculars for Bradford 2025 takes place this April, as a Drive-In Cinema comes to Cannon Mills in Great Horton, overlooking the cityscape of Bradford’s historic textile mills. From 17 to 19 April, there will be three days of screenings for audiences to watch from their car in a classic movie-going experience. How exciting is this?

Specially programmed for the Drive-In is a strand of classic and contemporary Hindi films, opening with Kabir Khan’s 2015 smash hit Bajrangi Bhaijaan and classic Bollywood comedy Amar, Akbar, Anthony.

There will also be a chance to see family-friendly road-trip movie Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara, and romantic musical comedy Jab We Met. All Hindi films will be subtitled in English.

English language films include a Good...

It's no secret that the remake of Disney's Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has left a bad taste in many mouths, just ask the folks at RottenTomatoes. However, the aftermath of this box office bomb might be the catalyst for permanent changes at the Disney studios.

Lilo and Stitch is next title on the release calendar for Disney remakes, and it just might be the end of an era. That said, Disney might limp away with some fan buzz thanks to one of its most popular (and most marketable) characters.

How Stitch could save Disney

Very few Disney films have been met with more vitriol and criticism than Snow White, but to say it was unwarranted would be untrue. From the film's forced feminist narrative to the reportedly toxic behavior of its miscast leading lady, it's a miracle Disney actually went through with its release.

With that in mind,...

Ahead of the release of the film’s live-action adaptation, slated for a release in theaters on May 23, 2025, Disney is treating fans to an extra helping of island fun with the 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray debut of Lilo & Stitch on May 6, 2025.

Besides a sparkling new transfer, the 4K edition includes a bounty of bonus materials to satisfy every Disney devotee. For starters, the disc’s key offerings, in addition to the 4K version, would be deleted scenes, Hula lessons, and a special feature charting Stitch’s whimsical cameos in other Disney stories throughout the years. But that’s not all — the release will also include extra Elvis-inspired tunes, a behind-the-scenes featurette, audio commentary, and a DisneyPedia which will help all Disney-geeks understand all the different islands from the film.

This beloved 2002 classic from Walt Disney Animation Studios follows the adventures of Lilo, a spirited young Hawaiian girl, and Stitch, the mischievous alien experiment she adopts.

Ohana significa familia. © Disney

Disney ha aprovechado la CinemaCon para desvelar un nuevo póster (en el que sacan músculo) y un nuevo teaser tráiler de la película de acción real de Lilo y Stitch.

Lilo y Stitch es un remake del clásico animado de 2002 en la que -como todos sabemos- una niña hawaiana solitaria adopta a lo que cree que es un perro, sin saber que en realidad se trata de un peligroso experimento alienígena que ha escapado y ahora huye de sus creadores y de quienes lo consideran una amenaza.

La película, dirigida por Dean Fleischer Camp, está protagonizada por la debutante Maia Kealoha como Lilo, mientras que Chris Sanders (el director de la reciente Robot salvaje) regresa como la icónica voz de Stitch. También figuran en el reparto Sydney Agudong (On My Block) como Nani Pelekai, Zach Galifianakis (Resacón en Las Vegas) como Jumba, Billy Magnussen (Spy Kids: El Armagedón) como Pleakley,...

Last Updated on April 5, 2025

Disney is having a ball poking fun at themselves using Stitch from the new live-action Lilo & Stitch adaptation. First, they released a teaser that was a parody of their famous Lion King scene with Stitch being held up Simba-style. Now, the House of Mouse is taking the lovable alien creature and flexing on some of their acquired properties in the new poster. This time, Stitch chews on a Pixar ball with some disheveled items from Aladdin, Star Wars, Marvel Studios, The Avengers and even 20th Century Fox in a wink-wink reference. The caption reads, “There’s one in every family.” The new adaptation is set to hit theaters on May 23, 2025.

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo in reimagining the mouse-eared studio’s 2002 animated classic. Other players include Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Courtney B. Vance, Sydney Agudong, and Chris Sanders...

Disney's CinemaCon presentation took place yesterday afternoon and opened with a sizzle reel of Stitch causing chaos in movies like The Fantastic Four: First Steps and Thunderbolts*. Unfortunately, that hasn't been released online (and likely won't be).

However, we do have an officially released clip from Lilo & Stitch (via Toonado.com) and a suitably chaotic poster showing Experiment 626 taking a bite out of every major Disney-owned franchise. Marvel, Star Wars, Pixar, 20th Century Studios...none of them are safe from the iconic alien.

Stitch has remained incredibly popular since the original animated movie was released in 2002, and thanks to a clever, viral marketing campaign, excitement for this one is through the roof.

Plans called for it to be released as a Disney+ "Original" before Bob Iger returned as Disney CEO, and we'd say getting this movie into theaters was a smart move as it has all the makings of a huge hit.

The Walt Disney Studios thrilled attendees at the 2025 CinemaCon Convention in Las Vegas today with exclusive looks at its upcoming theatrical releases, including films from its studios – Disney Live Action, Marvel Studios, Pixar Animation Studios, Walt Disney Animation Studios, 20th Century Studios, and Searchlight Pictures.

Alan Bergman, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, took the stage at The Colosseum at Caesar’s Palace to welcome attendees and speak about the outstanding cinematic events that Disney will be delivering to theaters in the coming months.

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Bergman thanked the attendees and then turned the microphone over to Andrew Cripps, head of theatrical distribution, who spoke about the importance of the theatrical experience and the partnerships involved that work together to bring audiences to theaters.

Cripps showcased The Walt Disney Studios’ record-breaking 2024 slate before kicking off the Studio’s 2025 presentation with a montage of footage from Lilo & Stitch, a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic.