Lilo & Stitch movies in order

Lilo & Stitch is a popular Disney film series that began with the original film in 2002. The first film in this series was Lilo & Stitch, which was released by Walt Disney Pictures. The film follows a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo and her blue alien friend, Stitch. The film series is known for its funny moments, heartwarming story, and unique characters. The film was made with a budget of $80 million and ended up earning $273.1 million.

Because of its success at the box office, Disney created several sequels and TV series like Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005) that explored Stitch’s emotional struggles. Leroy & Stitch (2006) served as the final movie in the main storyline. The franchise also inspired 2 international spin-off series, Stitch! (2008) in Japan and Stitch & Ai (2017) in China. These films showcase the adventures of Lilo and Stitch, introduce new characters, and explore Stitch’s past. Let’s take a look at all the Lilo & Stitch movies in order.

Lilo & Stitch (2002)

Lilo & Stitch was released on June 21, 2001. The film is directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois. The story follows Lilo, a lonely girl, who adopts Stitch, thinking he is a dog. Stitch is actually an alien experiment, designed to cause chaos. Over time, Stitch learns about love and family, and Lilo helps him become good. The movie became a huge success because of its unique story and emotional depth.

Stitch! The Movie (2003)

Stitch! The Movie was released on August 26, 2003. The film is directed by Tony Craig and Bobs Gannaway. This direct-to-video sequel is the second film in the franchise. In this movie, Lilo and Stitch discover that there are 625 more experiments like Stitch, each with its own special abilities. The film focuses on Lilo and Stitch trying to find a home for these experiments. The film introduces Experiment 625, a lazy sandwich-loving creature, who later becomes known as Reuben.

Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch(2005)

Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch is an American film released on August 30, 2005. The film is directed by Tony Leondis and Michael LABash. This is the third film in the franchise, but this film takes place after the first film and before Stitch! The Movie. In this sequel, Stitch starts behaving strangely because of a problem with his programming. Lilo and her friends must find a way to save him before it’s too late.

Leroy & Stitch (2006)

Leroy & Stitch was released on June 23, 2006. The film is directed by Tony Craig and Bobs Gannaway. This film serves as the finale of the series. In this movie, after capturing all of the 625 experiments, Lilo and Stitch think their adventure is over. But a new, dangerous experiment named Leroy is created. Stitch must team up with his fellow experiments to stop Leroy and save the galaxy. This film is filled with action, humor, and a satisfying conclusion to the series.

Lilo & Stitch (2025)

Lilo & Stitch (2025) is an upcoming American live-action remake of Disney’s 2002 animated movie. It follows the story of Lilo, a young Hawaiian girl, who adopts Stitch, an alien experiment designed for destruction. Over time, Stitch learns about love and family ("ohana") with Lilo’s help. The film is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp who is known for Marcel the Shell with Shoes On. Maia Kealoha plays Lilo. Zach Galifianakis and Chris Sanders, who are the original voices of Stitch also have roles in the film. It is set to release in theatres on May 23, 2025.

Also read: Cast of Lilo and Stitch