Lilo & Stitch
Year: 2025 (May)
Genre:
Adventure / Comedy / Fantasy
Director:
Dean Fleischer Camp
Stars:
Maia Kealoha, Chris Sanders, Hannah Waddingham, Billy Magnussen, Jason Scott Lee, Tia Carrere, Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance, Sydney Agudong, Amy Hill, Kaipo Dudoit, Hualalai Chung, Faith Fay, Darny Chau, Celia Kenney, Christian Yeung, Don Nahaku, Matt Duffy, May Mirabel...
Storyline:
She lost her parents... He lost his planet... Together, they found family.
Young Lilo Pelekai, an imaginative and isolated girl living in the lush islands of Hawaii, struggles to fit in — especially after the loss of her parents.
Meanwhile, Experiment 626, a genetically engineered alien outlaw, escapes to Earth and crash-lands straight into Lilo’s life.
Naming him Stitch, Lilo adopts the creature as her “dog,” not knowing he’s the galaxy’s most wanted menace.
But as they learn to trust one another, both discover the true meaning of ‘ohana — that family isn’t perfect, but it’s everything.
One broken girl... One wild alien... One unforgettable bond.
Similar movies to Lilo & Stitch
If you love stories of unlikely friendship, family healing, and sci-fi with a heart, Lilo & Stitch is in good company with:
E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial (1982) – A child, an alien, and the magic of connection.
Paddington (2014) – Warmth and chaos from a lovable outsider.
The Iron Giant (1999) – A friendship that defies expectation.
💡 Like these, Lilo & Stitch balances joy and heartbreak, wrapping galactic mischief in genuine emotional depth — and teaching viewers that even the most broken hearts can find a place to belong.
📌 Final Thoughts
With stunning Hawaiian landscapes, a soulful young performance, and faithful emotional beats from the animated classic, Lilo & Stitch delivers a beautiful, live-action update that preserves the heart, humor, and humanity of the original.
‘Ohana means family.
Family means no one gets left behind... or forgotten.
Which of these films have you seen? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!
