Lilo & Stitch (Live Action)

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Lilo Pelekai is a 6-year-old girl living in Hawai'i who longs for a best friend. Following the tragic loss of her parents, she and her older sister Nani, who is 18 years old, are left to navigate life alone.

Despite this, Lilo remains relentlessly optimistic. When their neighbour, Tutu, allows Lilo to visit the local animal shelter, Lilo brings home a wild and impulsive creature who seems intent on causing chaos. While Nani views him as trouble, Lilo is convinced her prayers have been answered and that she has finally found a best friend.

Unfortunately, her new pet, whom she names Stitch, is actually an alien, Experiment 626, who has fled Planet Turo, and two representatives from the United Galactic Federation, Pleakley and Jumba, have infiltrated the human race and are in close pursuit. As Lilo struggles to control the lovable but mischievous creature, Nani grapples with the pressures of trying to hold down a job and take care of her younger sister, and social services is concerned that she is failing miserably. Stitch embarks on a journey from alien outsider to a beloved family member, validating the importance of 'ohana: that a family can be comprised of more than just blood relatives and that no one gets left behind.

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. A live-action reimagining of Disney's animated classic, Lilo & Stitch is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha.

The screenplay is by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and the film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

The live-action Lilo & Stitch offers a fresh perspective on the animated tale that touched hearts worldwide upon its release in 2002. The original film is a cornerstone of Disney's animated canon, notable for its unique blend of humour, heart, and the fact that it was set in Hawai'i and revolved around a Hawaiian family.

Directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, the heartwarming tale resonated deeply with audiences of all ages, becoming a critical and commercial success, and receiving praise for its originality, memorable characters, and beloved Hawai'i setting. The film led to multiple direct-to-video sequels and a television series, further cementing its place in Disney's legacy of animated classics.

Lilo & Stitch arrives on DVD, Blu-ray and 4K UHD 25th August 2025 from Walt Disney Home Entertainment.