Disney’s Lilo & Stitch live-action remake is still racking up big numbers at the box office, but fans are already wondering: when will it leave the theaters? With a sequel officially announced on June 26, also known as Stitch Day, there’s growing curiosity about the film.
Here’s when Lilo & Stitch could be leaving theaters
Although Disney hasn’t officially shared when Lilo & Stitch could be leaving theaters, we can make an informed guess by looking at its typical theatrical strategy for blockbusters. Earlier this year, Captain America: Brave New World followed a clear pattern. It opened in mid-February, was released digitally after two months, and fully exited most theaters by the three-month mark. Over that period, its theater count dropped steadily from over 4,000 to under 100.
Lilo & Stitch began its run in 4,410 theaters. However, it has already started to decline, dropping to 3,375 theaters by its fifth weekend. If it mirrors Disney’s recent release strategy, the theater count is expected to continue dropping sharply throughout July. By late July or early August, expect Lilo & Stitch to be playing in significantly fewer locations, likely shifting from nationwide showings to limited runs in major cities.
Lilo & Stitch could be leaving theaters completely by the end of August or the first week of September. This timeline would give the film a roughly three-month run, which is consistent with how Disney handles its highest-earning titles. A digital release of Lilo & Stitch is expected to arrive around late July or early August. This would align with the rapid release of Captain America 4 on home platforms. If so, the film could arrive on Disney+ sometime in September. This would be just in time to ride the buzz of its billion-dollar milestone and upcoming sequel.
While there’s still time to watch Lilo & Stitch on the big screen, the countdown has already begun. Disney tends to maximize its theatrical window without dragging it out too long, especially with a successful streaming rollout waiting in the wings. Fans who want the full theater experience with Stitch’s intergalactic chaos should plan to see it before the end of August.
