Lilo & Stitch (2025) – Movie Synopsis
Lilo & Stitch (2025). The beloved animated classic comes to life with stunning visuals and heartwarming family themes.
Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch reimagines the cherished 2002 animated film for a new generation. This Hawaiian adventure celebrates family, friendship, and finding where you belong.
Six-year-old Lilo Pelekai lives with her teenage sister Nani on the beautiful island of Kauai. Their parents died in a car accident, leaving the sisters struggling to stay together.
Social worker Cobra Bubbles threatens to separate them unless Nani proves she can provide proper care. The family faces their greatest challenge yet.
Everything changes when Lilo adopts a strange blue “dog” from the animal shelter. She names him Stitch, unaware he’s actually Experiment 626 – a dangerous alien creation.
Stitch was designed for destruction by mad scientist Dr. Jumba Jookiba. He escaped to Earth while being transported to prison, crash-landing in Hawaii.
Galactic agents Jumba and Pleakley arrive on Earth to recapture the destructive experiment. Their mission threatens to expose Stitch’s true identity.
Initially, Stitch plans to use Lilo’s family as cover while hiding from authorities. But the little girl’s unconditional love slowly changes his heart.
Director Dean Fleischer Camp brings authentic Hawaiian culture and stunning island cinematography to this adaptation. Local casting ensures respectful cultural representation.
The film balances spectacular alien action with intimate family drama. CGI brings Stitch to life while maintaining his iconic mischievous personality.
Classic songs like “Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride” return alongside new musical numbers. The soundtrack celebrates traditional Hawaiian music and contemporary sounds.
Lilo & Stitch explores themes of belonging, loyalty, and the true meaning of ohana – family. No one gets left behind or forgotten.
Movie Information
- Genre: Horror, Supernatural, Thriller
- Release Date: May 16, 2025
- Starring: Elizabeth Lail, Ryan Kwanten, Tony Todd (voice), C. Thomas Howell
- Cast: Jessica Parker Kennedy, Sean Rogg, Michael Beach, others
- Producer: Craig Perry, Warren Delaney, Glen Salzman
- Run Time: 97 minutes
- Country: United States, Canada
- Language: English
- Parental Guidance: Not Rated (Expected R for horror violence and gore)
- Gross Earnings: $48.2 million (Worldwide Box Office)