Stitch Meets His Match: ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Reveals Pink Angel
Disney Announces "Lilo & Stitch" Live-Action Sequel with Stitch’s Sweetheart Angel
Big News from D23 Anaheim
Disney gave fans a sneak peek at the upcoming live-action sequel to "Lilo & Stitch" during their big D23 event in Anaheim on Friday night. The highlight? Stitch’s pink alien girlfriend, Angel, made her debut with glowing antennae!
Important Point: This sequel comes hot on the heels of the first live-action movie, which made over $1 billion worldwide at the box office.
Who Is Angel? (Experiment 624)
- Real name: Experiment 624
- Special power: Her siren song can turn reformed (good) experiments back to evil
- First appearance: "Lilo & Stitch: The Series" (the animated TV show)
- Look: Pink alien with glowing antennae — and Stitch’s love interest!
The Creative Team Is Back Together
| Person | Role | Returning? |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Sanders | Original voice of Stitch + Co-director of 2002 animated classic | YES — Directing the new movie! |
| Maia Kealoha | Plays Lilo | YES — Appeared onstage at D23 |
| Dean Fleischer Camp | Director of first live-action movie | Maybe — only "if it was the right idea" |
Fun Fact: Camp said he wouldn’t do a sequel just for money — but he loves the idea of an animated spin-off series instead.
Mark Your Calendars
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June 26 (6/26) — Disney officially announced the sequel
→ Why this date? It’s a nod to Stitch’s experiment number: 626! - May 28, 2028 — Theatrical release date for the sequel
Quick Refresher: What’s the Story?
A young Hawaiian girl named Lilo (played by Maia Kealoha) really wants a best friend.
Suddenly — crash! — a chaotic blue alien named Stitch (Experiment 626) lands on Earth.
They become ohana (family) and get into all kinds of funny, wild, and heartwarming adventures.
From Streaming to Blockbuster
- Original plan: Release straight to Disney+
- What changed: Filmmakers fought for a theater release
- Result: A summer blockbuster that’s "super funny, action-packed, and super emotional" — and made $1+ billion!
Camp said: "I and the other filmmakers always believed that it could be a big, perfect summer blockbuster to go see on a huge screen. I’m proud of how hard it delivers on that."
Chris Sanders: The Heart of Stitch
- Camp made sure Chris Sanders was returning before he even agreed to direct the first movie
- Sanders voices Stitch and co-created the character
- Camp calls working with him "a dream"
Summary
- Sequel confirmed — Live-action "Lilo & Stitch 2" is happening
- Angel (Experiment 624) joins the cast — pink, glowing, and powerful
- Chris Sanders returns to direct and voice Stitch
- Maia Kealoha back as Lilo
- Release date: May 28, 2028
- First movie was a $1 billion hit after switching from streaming to theaters
- Dean Fleischer Camp may not return — wants the right story, not just a cash grab
- He’d rather do an animated series spin-off
FAQ
Q: When does the new "Lilo & Stitch" sequel come out?
A: May 28, 2028 — mark your calendars!
Q: Who is Angel and why is she important?
A: Angel (Experiment 624) is Stitch’s girlfriend. She’s pink, has glowing antennae, and her song can turn good experiments bad again. She first appeared in the animated series.
Q: Is Chris Sanders really coming back?
A: Yes! He’s directing the sequel and voicing Stitch again — just like in the 2002 original.
Q: Will the first movie’s director return?
A: Dean Fleischer Camp might not. He said he’d only return for the right creative idea, not just because the first movie made money. He prefers the idea of an animated spin-off series.
Q: Why was the announcement made on June 26?
A: 6/26 = Experiment 626 — Stitch’s official number! A cute Easter egg from Disney.