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Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake Tops Disney+ After Billion-Dollar Run

A billion-dollar theatrical run positions Disney to develop a sequel with creator Chris Sanders writing.

Overview

  • FlixPatrol data shows the film as the top movie on Disney+ in the U.S. and across numerous international markets within days of its September 3 streaming debut.
  • The remake has earned about $1.035 billion worldwide, becoming 2025’s first billion-dollar film after a record $182.6 million Memorial Day four-day opening domestically.
  • Disney confirms a live-action sequel is in early development with Chris Sanders attached as writer, with no release date announced.
  • Critical reception sits around a 72% Rotten Tomatoes score, with audience discussion continuing over casting and adaptation choices.
  • At the global box office, it ranks as Disney’s fourth-highest-grossing live-action remake, behind The Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, and Aladdin.