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Once again, Disney's cherished alien-and-ohana tale has swept the globe. With a global box office total of almost $1.028 billion, the 2025 live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch is now the highest-grossing live-action/animated hybrid ever and the second-highest-grossing movie of the year, after Ne Zha 2. Audiences of all ages were drawn in by the picture, which made its theatrical debut on 23rd May and offered both novelty and nostalgia.
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Box Office Success Fuelled by Nostalgia and Innovation
From its first weekend of sales, which brought in $146 million domestically, Lilo & Stitch demonstrated its appeal on a global scale. The film reimagined the original 2002 animated masterpiece by skilfully fusing humour, heartfelt storytelling, and breath-taking computer graphics. In this contemporary reinvention, Dean Fleischer Camp skilfully strikes a balance between visual extravaganza and emotional depth, and Maia Kealoha's breakthrough performance as Lilo perfectly captures the spirit of the adored heroine. The reintroduction of Chris Sanders, who voiced Stitch in the original animated version, gives the cunning alien a more genuine voice, which fans found appealing.
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Critics commended the film's respectful treatment of Hawaiian culture and its revamped plot, which now incorporates contemporary social topics that appeal to today's audiences, demonstating that its success goes beyond its monetary success.
Streaming Release Details: When and Where to Watch
If you missed it in theaters or want to rewatch it with your ohana, you're in luck. Jio Hotstar, through their social media handle, has announced that Lilo & Stitch would be available for streaming on their OTT platform in India starting from 3rd September. It is anticipated that the OTT release would reach a far larger audience, especially families who want to watch the movie at home.
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To accommodate the varied Indian audience, the movie will be available on the platform in different languages, including English, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Disney's expanding collaboration with regional streaming services in important international markets is also reflected in the availability on Jio Hotstar.
Meanwhile, Disney confirmed that a sequel is currently in development in reaction to the movie's popularity. Details about the rest of the cast and crew are still unknown, however Chris Sanders will return as scriptwriter. The cultural relevancy of the movie, particularly Lilo and Nani's mutual love of Elvis Presley, which creates a special link between the two characters, is another reason why viewers continue to find it compelling.
