The wave of fun and laughter keeps rolling when the billion-dollar live-action hit Lilo & Stitch finally arrives on Disney+ September 3, 2025. Share this out-of-this-world comedy with your ‘ohana’ anytime, anywhere, and enjoy an unforgettable adventure wrapped in chaos, charm, and cuteness.

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch has officially crossed $1 billion at the global box office, making it the first Motion Picture Association (MPA) title of 2025 to reach the milestone. Following its record-breaking $183 million opening weekend debut, the film has become the year’s top-grossing MPA release both worldwide and internationally.

This reimagination of a Disney animated classic brings new energy into the hilarious and heart-warming tale of Lilo and her unconventional adopted “pet” Stitch. Lush tropical settings provide welcoming visuals as warm as the “found family” that Lilo and Stitch create together, while also authentically honoring the culture and beauty of Hawai’i. Lilo & Stitch is directed by Oscar®-nominated Dean Fleischer Camp and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, while introducing Maia Kealoha.

Fans can also revisit the animated classic that started it all – along with the full collection of the beloved Lilo & Stitch franchise – all on Disney+. With over 640 million hours streamed globally, the franchise continues to capture hearts and delight fans around the world. A new sequel is currently in development.

Film Synopsis
Experience this funny and touching live-action reimagining of Disney’s animated classic. When a lonely girl named Lilo adopts Stitch, an alien “puppy,” Stitch helps to mend Lilo’s broken family — but not without wreaking hilarious havoc on the Hawaiian Islands.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON reigns a second consecutive week at the Box Office, taking $35 million from 4,373 theatres for Universal Pictures, a two week tally of $158.6 million.

It’s $28 million for 28 YEARS LATER, the latest in Danny Boyle and Alex Garland‘s popular franchise, opening in 3,444 theatres for Sony Pictures. This installment gets a stunning 90% on the Tomatometer.

Disney and Pixar’s ELIO debuts in third with $22 million from 3,750 theatres. This gets 85% on the Tomatometer.

In fourth is Disney‘s LILO & STITCH with $10 million, a domestic total of $387 million.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING rounds out the Top Five with $6 million, a total $178 million for Paramount Pictures.

HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON breathes fire into the Box Office this weekend debuting with a hefty $82 million from 4,356 theatres for Universal Pictures, making it a Franchise best for this live action remake. Previous best was 2019’s THE HIDDEN WORLD with a $55 million opening. Canadian Director Dean DeBlois’ adaptation gets 77% on the Tomatometer.

LILO & STITCH takes $16 million in its fourth weekend for Disney, taking it to $367 million domestically.

MATERIALISTS opens with $12 million from 2,844 theatres for A24/VVS Films, nabbing a stellar 87% on the Tomatometer for this latest effort from Celine Song.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING comes in fourth with $9 million, bringing it to $165.2 million domestically for Paramount Pictures.

BALLERINA rounds things out with $8 million from 3,409 theatres, bringing its two week total to $41.4 million for Cineplex Pictures/Lionsgate.

LILO & STITCH makes it a three-peat, taking top spot once again at the Box Office with $34 million from 4,185 theatres, taking it to $337 million domestically over three weekends for Disney.

Second is a debuting BALLERINA with $30 million from 3,409 theatres for Lionsgate/Cineplex Pictures. Set in the world of John Wick, this spinoff starring Ana de Armas, gets 75% on the Tomatometer.

Third up is MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING with $14 million, a tally of $141 million domestically for Paramount Pictures.

In fourth is KARATE KID: LEGENDS with $9 million, a run of $35.7 million over two weekends for Sony Pictures.

Rounding things off is Wes Anderson‘s THE PHOENICIAN SCHEME with $5.7 million from 1,678 theatres for Focus Features/Universal Pictures, getting a 79% on the Tomatometer.

It’s an incredible second week for LILO & STITCH, garnering $60 million from 4,410 theatres, bringing its run in North America already to $277 million for Disney.

Second up again is MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING with $27 million from 3,861 theatres for Paramount Pictures, taking it to $122 million.

KARATE KID: LEGENDS debuts in third with $20 million from 3,809 theatres for Sony Pictures, getting 57% on the Tomatometer. The 2010 installment of the Franchise opened with $55 million, still a best for the series.

FINAL DESTINATION: BLOODLINES gets $10 million, landing it in fourth for Warner Bros., a total $110.9 million.

BRING HER BACK debuts in fifth for A24/Elevation Pictures with $7 million from 2,409 theatres. The Horror gets 89% on the Tomatometer.

It’s a huge weekend at the Box Office with a new record set for U.S. Memorial Day gross. We have two smashes debuting at once, with Disney’s LILO & STITCH taking $183 million from 4,410 theatres Friday through Monday. This live-action adaptation of the 2002 animated feature, gets 70% on the Tomatometer.

Second up is MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – THE FINAL RECKONING with $77 million from 3,857 theatres for Paramount Pictures. This is the eighth film in the Franchise and also is the highest-debuting entry. It gets 80% on the Tomatometer.

Last week’s champ FINAL DESTINATION BLOODLINES finds itself in third with $23 million from 3,523 theatres for Warner Bros. It just surpasses the $100 million-mark already in its second week.

Marvel‘s THUNDERBOLTS* gets fourth with $11.5 million in its fourth weekend out, a tally of $258 million domestically.

Rounding the Top Five is SINNERS with $11 million, a running total of $258 million for Warner Bros.

Celebrated Thespian COURTNEY B. VANCE is a legend. The TONY and Primetime EMMY Award (twice) winner was in town promoting his latest film, a big one, the live-action adaptation of Disney’s LILO & STITCH. The tale of a young Hawaiian girl who befriends a cuddly alien has won the hearts of fans of all ages around the world, and will be enjoyed by a new generation when this latest version by Director Dean Fleischer Camp, arrives in theatres this weekend, Friday, May 23, 2024. Vance stars as Cobra Bubbles.

Vance continues to have a flourishing career, having starred in acclaimed titles in recent years, like BEN IS BACK, THE PEOPLE v. O.J. SIMPSON: AMERICAN CRIME STORY, ISLE OF DOGS, GROTESQUERIE and he next can be seen in PERCY JACKSON AND THE OLYMPIANS.

Along with Vance, iconic Tia Carrere whom has had a long, successful career, known for her work in the WAYNE’S WORLD franchise, RELIC HUNTER, and CURB YOUR ENTHUSIASM, has also starred as Nani Pelekai in the franchise. This time around she plays Ms. Kekoa. The duo did a full two days of promotion in the City with several appearances including eTalk, Breakfast Television, The Morning Show, The Social, Sirius XM Canada Talks, CP24 Breakfast, and more! We miss the days when talent came and did all this. A real throwback.

Despite it being pouring out (some spring we’re having!), Vance was so gracious to stop for a quick snap, all smiles. We adore him! Carrere, who understandably wanted to get in and out of the rain quickly, looked amazing and we are thrilled having met her years ago when she came for Fan Expo.

Some snaps:

(Photo/video credit: Mr. Will Wong/Walt Disney Studios Canada)

Stitch, the co-star of “Lilo & Stitch,” visited Graceland in Memphis, Tenn., earlier today. The lovable renegade alien, who happens to love the music of Elvis Presley, arrived at the gates to Graceland Mansion in a pink convertible before going across the street to view the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll’s jumpsuits and pink Cadillac at Elvis Presley’s Memphis entertainment complex. A special screening of the film is scheduled to take place this evening at the theatre at Graceland’s resort hotel, The Guest House at Graceland.

A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” opens exclusively in movie theatres on May 23. 2025.

“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. The film is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, 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 film is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, and Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

Advance tickets for “Lilo & Stitch,” the live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, are now available for purchase at www.disneymovie.ca/lilo&stitch or wherever tickets are sold. To celebrate, new posters are now available to download and share. “Lilo & Stitch” opens exclusively in movie theatres on May 23, 2025 in Dolby Atmos, RealD 3D, 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. The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Dean Fleischer Camp, with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

Your first look at “Lilo & Stitch” is here! The eagerly anticipated film, a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, will open exclusively in theatres May 23, 2025. Be sure to check it out and share with your readers.

“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. The film is directed by award-winning filmmaker Dean Fleischer Camp, with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes, and stars Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, and introducing Maia Kealoha. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich, p.g.a. and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers.

“Lilo & Stitch” opens exclusively in theatres nationwide May 23, 2025