Lilo & Stitch Disney+ Release Date Set for Live-Action Remake’s Streaming Debut
Disney has finally announced the Disney+ release date for the upcoming streaming debut of the live-action remake of the beloved 2002 animated movie Lilo & Stitch. During its theatrical run, the movie earned a worldwide gross of over $1 billion at the box office, making it the highest-grossing live-action/animated hybrid to date.
“This reimagination of a Disney animated classic brings new energy into the hilarious and heart-warming tale of Lilo and her unconventional adopted ‘pet’ Stitch. Lush tropical settings provide welcoming visuals as warm as the ‘found family’ that Lilo and Stitch create together, while also authentically honoring the culture and beauty of Hawai’i,” reads the synopsis.
Check out the Lilo & Stitch Disney+ TV spot below (watch more trailers):
When is the Lilo & Stitch Disney+ release date?
The Lilo & Stitch remake will be available for streaming starting on September 3 exclusively on Disney+. Despite receiving mixed reviews, the film still garnered a Popcornmeter score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes.
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The live-action movie was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp from a screenplay written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. The ensemble cast includes Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch, Zach Galifianakis as the voice of Dr. Jumba, Maia Kealoha as Lilo Pelekai, Billy Magnussen as the voice of Pleakley, Sydney Agudong as Nani, Courtney B. Vance as Cobra Bubbles, Kaipo Dudoit as David, Amy Hill as Tūtū, Tia Carrere as Mrs. Kekoa, and Jason Scott Lee.
The adaptation was produced by Rideback’s Dan Lin and Jonathan Eirich, with Tom Peitzman, Ryan Halprin, Louie Provost, and Thomas Schumacher serving as executive producers. Following its massive box office success, the studio confirmed that a follow-up sequel is now in development, with Sanders attached to pen the screenplay.
Source: Comingsoon.net