The Lilo & Stitch 2 release date is a big talking point among fans. The live-action remake debuted in May 2025 in theaters. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the sci-fi comedy movie follows Stitch, an extraterrestrial species, who escapes prison and arrives on Earth. Taking the identity of a dog, it is then adopted by Lilo from an animal shelter.
What is the Lilo & Stitch 2 release date estimate?
Lilo & Stitch 2 release date estimate is sometime in 2028.
In June 2025, Disney announced that a sequel to Lilo & Stitch is in development. Typically, after a movie reaches its production phase, it takes almost 1-2 years for it to make its way to the theater, if any delays don’t happen.
That said, if the movie begins production by next year, then a 2028 release date could be expected if no unforeseen delays are encountered. It could also come out in 2027. However, the possibility of the sequel dropping this early is less likely.
Lilo & Stitch 2 news and updates
Disney Studios took to Instagram to share the announcement that Lilo & Stitch 2 is indeed happening. It shared an adorable video of Stitch riding a small pink car across the road. The caption read, “Should’ve known he couldn’t keep a secret. A 626-day surprise: #LiloAndStitch 2 is now in development!”
For those unfamiliar, the date of the sequel announcement — 06/26 — is a movie reference, as Stitch’s government name is Experiment 626.
Another installment was more than likely to happen, given that the 2025 live-action film is regarded as one of the most successful Disney remakes. It’s also getting closer to crossing the $1 billion mark at the global box office, becoming the first billion-dollar movie of Hollywood in 2025.
According to Box Office Mojo, it has earned over $995 million worldwide. At the time of writing, Disney hasn’t revealed any potential cast, plot, or release date details.
