Lilo and Stitch 2
Is Really Happening
After smashing box office records, Disney officially confirms the sequel to the biggest live-action film of 2025. Here is everything you need to know.
Yes — Lilo and Stitch 2 is Officially Confirmed
The news is 100% real. Disney’s 2025 live-action film became a massive global hit, and on June 26, 2025 — known as “626 Day” — Walt Disney Studios officially announced the sequel is in development. Filming details and a release date are still unconfirmed, but the project is actively moving forward.
The Billion-Dollar Success That Made It Happen
According to Box Office Mojo, Disney’s 2025 live-action remake of Lilo and Stitch was a record-breaking phenomenon. Starring Maia Kealoha as Lilo and featuring Chris Sanders reprising his iconic voice as Stitch, the film became the highest-grossing live-action animated hybrid film of all time — the first of its kind to cross one billion dollars worldwide.
With those numbers, a sequel was not just likely — it was inevitable. As Variety reported, the studio moved quickly once the box office trajectory became clear, greenlit the project and immediately attached the original creative voice behind the franchise.
How Disney Revealed the Sequel on 626 Day
Disney chose June 26, 2025 — “626 Day”, named after Stitch’s experiment number — to break the news via a viral video on social media. In the clip, Stitch drives a pink toy jeep around the studio lot and etches “Lilo and Stitch 2” in tire tracks. The Hollywood Reporter confirmed the announcement shortly after.
“Should’ve known he couldn’t keep a secret. A 626-day surprise: Lilo and Stitch 2 is now in development!”
The Road to Lilo and Stitch 2
Who Is Coming Back — and Who Is New?
Most of the beloved cast from the first film is expected to return, according to reports from Deadline and Variety. The sequel is also rumored to introduce major fan-favorite characters from the animated series.
The post-credit scene in the 2025 film already teased Angel’s silhouette. Director Dean Fleischer Camp also hinted that Gantu could appear as the antagonist — notably absent from the first film. Full details on the Lilo and Stitch franchise Wikipedia page.
Trusted Links to Follow the Story
Lilo and Stitch 2 — Get Ready with Official Merch
While we wait for the sequel, celebrate the magic of ohana with these Stitch hoodies and tees — each one a direct link to your own Pride Lands moment.
Ohana Means Nobody Gets Left Behind — Not Even Sequels
Lilo and Stitch 2 is happening, it is in the hands of Chris Sanders, and the wait — however long — will be worth it. Follow all official updates at Disney+ and keep an eye on The Hollywood Reporter for the first casting announcements and production news.