Disney is moving ahead with a sequel to its live-action Lilo & Stitch after the first movie’s standout box office run, which positioned it among the biggest releases of the year.
Disney has confirmed Lilo & Stitch 2 is in development
The studio announced that Lilo & Stitch 2 is officially in development in late June, leaning into a fun nod to Stitch’s “Experiment 626” identity as part of the reveal. The move signals that Disney is treating the remake not as a one-off, but as a franchise-level success it intends to continue.
The sequel follows major box office momentum
The first live-action Lilo & Stitch didn’t just perform well—it reached the kind of global revenue milestone that typically triggers an immediate sequel conversation in Hollywood. That commercial strength, combined with family audience appeal, makes a follow-up a straightforward business decision for Disney.
What we know so far about the sequel’s creative plan
At the time the sequel was announced, specific story details and casting information were not widely disclosed.
However, later reporting indicated that Chris Sanders—one of the original animated film’s creators and the longtime voice of Stitch—is expected to write the script for the sequel, suggesting Disney wants continuity with the tone and character voice that audiences associate with the franchise.
Why a sequel fits the Lilo & Stitch story world
Lilo & Stitch has always been built on a flexible emotional premise: a messy but loving family, a chaotic outsider learning connection, and an island community that becomes a support system.
That core theme gives a sequel plenty of room to expand—whether by introducing new challenges for Lilo and Nani, exploring Stitch’s place in their family as life changes, or widening the world without losing the “ohana” center that made the story stick in the first place.
For now, the headline is simple: Disney has seen enough audience demand to keep the story going, and Lilo & Stitch 2 is officially on the way.
