Stitch is ready to roll!
During D23 Brazil on Friday, November 8, Disney released a new look at the titular Elvis-loving blue alien in the upcoming remake of the 2002 animated film. Lilo & Stitch.
The adorable photo shows Stitch standing on what appears to be his human best friend Lil’s bed with a yellow leo around his neck as he peers into the camera.
“Sweet and Fluffy 🥹,” read the title, as a nod to the quote from the original film.
Also at D23 Brazil, Disney confirmed that it is sixth Ice age movie is in the works, that Shakira will reprise her role as Gazelle next year Zootopia 2 with a new song, plus another new trailer for Mufasa: The Lion King.
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Lilo & Stitch (2025).
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Disney previously unveiled the first look at the design of the Stitch character at D23 in Anaheim, California on August 9.
“Experiment 626 has entered the chat! #LiloAndStitch live action is coming to theaters only in summer 2025!” read a message on the Walt Disney Studios Instagram page.
The discovery comes 22 years after the animated film follows an alien who crashes in Hawaii and finds a new human family.
Newcomer Maia Kealoha portrays Lilo in the film; Kealoha made her big red carpet debut at the Gold Gala on May 11, where she presented an award to first responders battling the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires.
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The Hollywood Reporter it was previously announced that Zach Galifianakis will star in the film, while another newcomer, Kahiau Machado, will play David Kawena. Sydney Elizebeth Agudong will play Lil’s older sister Nani.
In April 2023, Deadline reported that Billy Magnussen and Courtney B. Vance would also be in the film directed by Dean Fleischer Camp (Marcel shell in shoes).
When she found out she had been cast as Lilo, Kealoha told PEOPLE in August, “My jaw literally dropped and I couldn’t believe it.”
“I called my dad and I said, ‘I made it! I’m Lilo! I’m Lilo!’ And then they grabbed me and we were jumping up and down, I was so excited!” she added.
Lilo & Stitch it’s in theaters on May 23.
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