Overview

• Live-action Lilo & Stitch became the first Hollywood film of 2025 to surpass $1 billion in global ticket sales this July.
• At San Diego Comic-Con on July 25, the cast shared production insights, highlighting Stitch’s original green forest-dweller design.
• Sydney Agudong said the live-action Nani role was decided between her and her sister Siena, underscoring the film’s focus on ʻohana.
• Eight-year-old Maia Kealoha amused cast and crew with on-set pranks and daily kisses to the Stitch puppet, a tradition that made it into the film.
• Creator Chris Sanders confirmed he is writing Lilo & Stitch 2, which is slated to hit theaters in 2026.