Lilo & Stitch 2 — A live-action sequel is in Disney’s pipeline now. After the release of Lilo & Stitch on May 23, 2025, Walt Disney Studios confirmed that another Lilo & Stitch movie is in development. Given Stitch’s immense popularity, fans are eagerly anticipating the next installment. In this article, we will explore all the latest leaks and announcements about the upcoming film.
Lilo & Stitch 2 — Announcement
Stitch is Coming Back in 2026
The remake of the actual Lilo & Stitch from 2002 was released on May 23, 2025. Since Memorial Day weekend, the film has gained massive popularity. It is also the only Hollywood movie of 2025 to cross the $1 billion earnings mark so far.
Following this success, Walt Disney Studios officially announced a sequel via a tweet on June 26th, also known as Stitch Day. Excitingly, per Screen Rant, Chris Sanders, co-writer and co-director of the 2002 classic, is returning to write the live-action sequel and will continue to voice Stitch, just as fans love.
should’ve known he couldn’t keep a secret.
— Walt Disney Studios (@DisneyStudios) June 26, 2025
a 626 day surprise: #LiloAndStitch 2 is now in development! pic.twitter.com/1fVCqEhR0W
Latest Stitch News
A Sequel for Fans!
Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman and producer Jonathan Eirich have expressed strong optimism about the next Lilo & Stitch movie. According to them, the franchise is a property that can easily expand into more stories.
Recently, Lilo & Stitch surpassed Top Gun: Maverick’s box office record, making it one of Disney’s biggest successes. This achievement is pushing the studio to move faster with the sequel. Scripts are already in progress, with early hints of exciting and anticipated plotlines. Industry insiders suggest a possible 2026 release for Lilo & Stitch 2.
Anticipated Storyline
What’s Captain Gantu Planning?
Lilo & Stitch 2 plot details are a super-secret at the moment. Even though Fleischer Camp, the director, gave the fans a valuable hint while having an interview with Hipertextual, “there are some Easter eggs, and maybe we’ll see Gantu in a sequel.“
Speaking of which, Captain Gantu (second-in-command to the Grand Councilwoman) was not in the initial 2025 movie. This led Jumba (Stitch’s creator) to be the villain of the story. This implies the upcoming movie would follow the actual animated storyline, where Gantu may appear as the antagonist, as he was from the beginning.
On another note, Jumba was not a villain on Stitch Has a Glitch (2005), the second animated movie of the franchise. Rather, Jumba and Lilo helped to save Stitch from having a behavioral glitch. Considering that, Jumba needs to be on Stitch’s side if Gantu and Jumba appear in the same film.
Another Plot Twist for Lilo & Stitch 2
Do You Miss Angel and Leroy?
There is another exciting possibility for the upcoming Lilo & Stitch 2, based on leaks and the storyline of the classic sequels. Fans already know that Stitch is Experiment 626. But Stitch is not alone in this universe of genetic experiments.
In 2003, Disney introduced Angel (Experiment 624) — Stitch’s romantic interest, with a unique power to turn other experiments evil with her song. Then, in 2006, came Leroy (Experiment 629) — a red, evil clone of Stitch, created by Jumba under the orders of Dr. Jacques von Hämsterviel. Leroy became one of the most dangerous villains in the franchise.
Now, fresh leaks suggest that Angel, Leroy, and even Gantu could return in the live-action sequel. Their comeback would add a perfect mix of romance, conflict, and high-stakes action to the storyline.
And here’s where fan theories get exciting: what if Angel teams up with Stitch to fight against Leroy, creating an emotional and action-packed showdown? Such a clash would not only honor the original sequels but also give fans the ultimate battle they’ve been waiting for.
Wrapping Up
The emotional package of comedy, friendship, and family love — upcoming Lilo & Stitch 2 — is shaping up to be one of Disney’s most exciting live-action projects so far. Lilo & Stitch 2 will be the rarest adventure in Hawaii. As the director of the film, Fleischer Camp, expressed, “this is a story about growing up, letting go, and remembering that family isn’t just who you’re born with — it’s who you choose.” Keep in touch with us for further updates on the Stitch front.
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