Disney's Live-ActionLilo & StitchReveals First Glimpse: 'Experiment 626 Has Entered the Chat'

Mar. 15, 2025

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Disney Studios/Instagram

Lilo & Stitch’s fluffy blue alien is coming to life.

At the D23 fan event in Anaheim, Calif., on Aug. 9, Disney unveiled the first glimpse of the Stitch character design from the upcoming live-action reimagining ofLilo & Stitch.

The reveal comes22 years after the 2002 animated movie, which follows an alien who crash-lands in Hawaii and finds a new human family.

“Experiment 626 has entered the chat! The live-action #LiloAndStitch is coming only to theaters in Summer 2025!” read a message on the Walt Disney Studios Instagram page.

Newcomer Maia Kealoha portrays Lilo, the human title character, in the movie; Kealoha made her major red carpet debut at theGold Galaon May 11, where she presented an award tofirst responders who fought the devastating 2023 Maui wildfires.

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“When I found out I was going to be Lilo,my jaw literally dropped and I couldn’t even believe it,” Kealoha told PEOPLE at the time. “I rung my dad and I said, ‘I did it! I’m Lilo! I’m Lilo!’ And then they grabbed me and we jumped up and down. I was so excited!”

“Lilo & Stitch” (2002).©2002 Disney Enterprises Inc. All Rights Reserved

The Hollywood Reporterpreviously reported thatZach Galifianakiswill star in the film, while another newcomer, Kahiau Machado, will portray David Kawena. Sydney Elizebeth Agudong will portray Lilo’s older sister Nani.

Lilo & Stitchis in theaters summer 2025.

source: people.com