The 2025 live-action movie Lilo & Stitch is a heartfelt remake of the beloved Disney classic, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp with a screenplay by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. The story centers on Lilo Pelekai, a lonely six-year-old Hawaiian girl who adopts a dog-like alien named Stitch, unaware that he is a genetically engineered creature designed for destruction. As Stitch is pursued by aliens and social workers, Lilo teaches him the meaning of family, helping to mend her fractured household after the loss of their parents several years prior.
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The film stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo, a spirited and imaginative girl who loves hula, surfing, and wildlife. Sydney Elizebeth Agudong plays Nani Pelekai, Lilo’s older sister and legal guardian, who struggles to balance caring for Lilo while facing pressure from social services. Chris Sanders reprises his role as the voice of Stitch, the mischievous yet lovable alien. The cast also includes Billy Magnussen as Agent Pleakley, Zach Galifianakis as Jumba, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, and Courtney B. Vance.
The plot follows the challenges faced by the Pelekai sisters as they try to keep their family together under the watchful eye of social worker Cobra Bubbles. Stitch’s chaotic antics jeopardize Nani’s job and their home, leading to a dramatic rescue mission involving the Galactic Federation and the villainous Captain Gantu. Ultimately, the film emphasizes the Hawaiian concept of ʻohana-family in an extended sense-showcasing themes of acceptance, belonging, and love.
Lilo & Stitch (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)
- He Lei Pāpahi No Lilo a me Stitch – Mark Keali’i Ho’omalu and Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus
- Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride – Iam Tongi and Kamehameha Schools Children’s Chorus
- Burning Love – Nyjah Music & Zyah Rhythm
- Experiment 626
- Not a Good Fit
- Practically a Kid Yourself
- I’m Already in My Room
- Send Me an Angel
- What A Nice Arm You Have
- Earth Studies
- How Good’s His Hearing?
- Yep, He’s Perfect
- When Things Fall Out of the Sky
- This Is Reality
- Your Case Has Been Elevated
- I Repeat, Code 51
- A Hui Hou
- Consider Our Deal Terminated
- Good Parents
- The Empty Chair
- He’s Not an Animal, He’s My Friend
- Playtime Is Over
- Also Cute and Fluffy
- What About Ohana?
- We Were Supposed to Grow Up Together
- Little and Broken, But Still Good
- Nobody Gets Left Behind
- Goodnight Sisters
- Aloha ‘Oe – Sydney Agudong and Maia Kealoha
Lilo & Stitch Soundtrack 2025 – Additional Songs
Dan Romer is the composer of the original score for the 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch film. Known for his evocative and emotionally rich music, Romer has previously scored notable projects such as Disney‘s Luca, HBO’s Station Eleven, and Beasts of the Southern Wild. His work on Lilo & Stitch continues his collaboration with Disney, blending orchestral and contemporary elements to enhance the film’s heartfelt story. The soundtrack also features covers of classic songs from the original film alongside Romer’s original compositions. The Lilo & Stitch soundtrack is set for digital release on May 21, 2025, by Walt Disney Records
2025 Lilo & Stitch is a touching live-action adaptation that deepens the family dynamics and cultural authenticity of the original, with a talented cast bringing new life to the cherished characters and a narrative that celebrates the power of family and friendship.