The streaming release date has been revealed for 2025’sLilo & Stitch. The hit movie is aDisney live-action remakeof the classic 2002 animated picture of the same name, featuring the return of original Stitch voice actor Chris Sanders in the role of the classic fuzzy alien.
Lilo & Stitchwas well-liked when it arrived in theaters, opening to an impressive $146 million, surpassing the entire domestic gross of this year’sSnow Whitein just one weekend. The movie also got great reviews from critics, includingScreenRant’s Mary Kassel, who gave it 7 out of 10 stars.
After much waiting,Disneyhas officially revealed thatthe newLilo & Stitchis set to release on Disney+ on Sept. 3, 2025:
Disney+ announced this through an adorable short video that showcases clips from the movie as well as shots of Stitch eating popcorn. The latter half of the video features the tune of the iconic track “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride.”
What Releasing On Streaming Means For Lilo & Stitch
Lilo & Stitchwill finally be available on the platform for which it was originally intended. Back when the movie was in early development,the Hawaii-set adventure was going to be a straight-to-Disney+ release.Disney eventually pivoted in its approach, along with some other strategy changes.
The ultimate theatrical release ofLilo & Stitchpaid off big time. The movie ended up making over $1.02 billion at the box office, becoming the first Hollywood movie this year to cross the coveted $1 billion mark. Currently,Lilo & Stitchis also the no. 2 highest-grossing movie of the year so far, second only toNe Zha II.
This success meant thatLilo & Stitchwas given a long window of theatrical exclusivity.The film maintained significant momentum in theaters, seeing success even weeks after its initial release and as it competed against other family movies.
Lilo & Stitchwas then released on VOD on July 22,and the movie has gained further success already in digital sales. Now, audiences will have to wait an entire additional month for the movie to become available on streaming.
Our Take On The Lilo & Stitch Streaming Release Date
Lilo & Stitchis almost guaranteed to become a mega-hit on streaming. This is great news for the live-action franchise’s future, asLilo & Stitch 2is already in the works. If the remake does as well as it is capable of on streaming, it may generate more momentum going into its next installment, which could potentially top the first movie’s box office.
