Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Cast Revealed: See the Characters Compared to the Animated Originals

On 23rd May 2025, Disney’s cherished cartoon classic ‘Lilo & Stitch’ will make its live-action debut. The charming story of the strange bond that forms between a mischievous alien named Stitch and a lonely girl named Lilo will be retold in the movie. The plot of the remake will be very similar to that of the original, even though new characters will be added.

Lilo, played by Maia Kealoha in her first part, was thrilled to hear the news and shared her happiness with her family. Though Kealoha pointed out that Lilo’s room is crammed with toys, unlike her own, she can identify with Lilo’s love of crafts and their shared inventiveness. Kealoha also hinted at her favourite part to shoot, a heartfelt and poignant sequence from the film.

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Chris Sanders, who voiced Stitch and co-wrote and co-directed the first movie, will return to the role in the live-action adaptation. In the new movie, Sanders has underlined how crucial it is to maintain Stitch’s unique look. Sydney Agudong, who plays Lilo’s older sister, Nani, says she is excited to play the part that she plays.

Additionally, Zach Galifianakis plays Dr Jumba Jookiba, the malevolent genius who developed Stitch; Amy Hill plays Lilo’s neighbour Tutu; and Billy Magnussen plays Pleakley, the alien specialist. Nani’s love interest David is portrayed by Kaipo Dudoit, and the social worker Cobra Bubbles is played by Courtney B. Vance. 

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Hannah Waddingham portrays the Grand Councilwoman, the ruler of the Galactic Federation, while Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original, enters the ensemble as Mrs. Kekoa, a social worker.

In the next live-action film, fans of the original ‘Lilo & Stitch’ can anticipate seeing these characters come to life with a new, impressive ensemble.

–Farheen Ali