Lilo & Stitch 2 Gets a May 2028 Release Date as Disney Teases Angel’s Live-Action Debut
Stitch is getting company. Disney has officially confirmed Lilo & Stitch 2 for May 2028, and the first tease for the sequel appears to reveal one of the franchise’s most beloved characters: Experiment 624, better known as Angel.
The live-action Lilo & Stitch universe is officially expanding.
During the latest D23 showcase, Disney confirmed that Lilo & Stitch 2 will arrive in theaters in May 2028, continuing the story of Lilo and her genetically engineered alien companion after the enormous success of the first live-action movie.
But the release date wasn’t the only surprise.
Disney also gave fans their first tease of Angel, Experiment 624, suggesting that Stitch’s pink counterpart will make her live-action debut in the sequel.
Angel Is Finally Coming to Live Action
For longtime fans of the franchise, the arrival of Angel is a particularly exciting development.
Known officially as Experiment 624, Angel is a pink experiment created by Jumba who became one of Stitch’s closest companions. She is also famous for her ability to influence other experiments through her singing.
Angel was introduced after the original Lilo & Stitch movie and became a major fan-favorite through Lilo & Stitch: The Series and subsequent franchise projects.
Now, Disney appears ready to bring her into the live-action continuity.
The D23 presentation reportedly teased the character without giving fans a complete look at her. Instead, Disney showed enough to make her identity unmistakable to longtime Lilo & Stitch viewers.
And that restraint could be intentional.
A Bigger Alien World Is Coming
The original 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch largely focused on adapting the core emotional story of Lilo and Stitch while introducing audiences to the live-action version of Hawaii and the wider alien mythology.
The sequel has the opportunity to expand that world considerably.
With Angel entering the story, Disney can begin exploring more of the experiments created by Jumba and the relationships between them.
That could open the door to characters such as Jumba, Pleakley, Gantu and other experiments receiving larger roles as the franchise continues.
The original animated universe contained hundreds of experiments, meaning Disney has an enormous collection of characters that could potentially be reimagined for live action.
What Could Angel Mean for Stitch?
Angel isn’t simply another experiment.
Her relationship with Stitch has historically been one of the most recognizable parts of the franchise’s expanded universe. Their bond gives the sequel an opportunity to explore a completely different side of Stitch.
The first movie established Stitch’s relationship with Lilo and the importance of ohana.
A sequel featuring Angel could introduce another emotional dynamic—one involving friendship, loyalty and possibly romance—without losing the family-centered identity of the franchise.
Of course, Disney hasn’t revealed the full story yet, so exactly how Angel fits into the sequel remains unknown.
Chris Sanders Returns
Another major reason for excitement is the return of Chris Sanders.
Sanders co-created the original animated Lilo & Stitch and famously provided Stitch’s voice. He is returning for the sequel, which gives the live-action franchise a direct connection to the creative team behind the original.
Jonathan Eirich is also returning as a producer.
That combination could help the sequel retain the personality of the original while allowing the live-action series of films to develop its own identity.
The First Movie Changed the Franchise’s Future
The decision to move forward with Lilo & Stitch 2 isn’t particularly surprising considering the commercial performance of the first live-action film.
Disney’s 2025 Lilo & Stitch became a major global hit, eventually crossing the $1 billion mark worldwide. Disney itself previously highlighted the film as one of the company’s major billion-dollar successes of 2025.
That performance transformed Lilo & Stitch from a successful remake into a franchise with considerable theatrical potential.
The sequel now has the difficult task of building on that momentum.
May 2028 Could Be a Big Summer for Disney
With a theatrical release planned for May 2028, Lilo & Stitch 2 is being positioned as another major summer release for Disney.
The studio clearly sees the franchise as more than a one-off remake.
And bringing Angel into the sequel suggests that Disney isn’t simply planning to repeat the first film’s story.
Instead, the goal appears to be building a larger live-action version of the Lilo & Stitch universe.
What We Know About Lilo & Stitch 2
Here’s everything Disney has confirmed or revealed so far:
– Title: Lilo & Stitch 2
– Release: May 2028
– Format: Live-action theatrical sequel
– Lilo: Maia Kealoha is expected to return
– Stitch: Chris Sanders returns as the voice
– Director: Chris Sanders
– Producer: Jonathan Eirich
– New character tease: Angel / Experiment 624
– Full plot: Not yet revealed
– Trailer: Not yet released
The exact release day has been reported as May 26, 2028, although some reports have listed May 28 based on the D23 announcement.
Geeksterr Take
The most exciting thing about Lilo & Stitch 2 isn’t simply that Disney is making another sequel.
It’s what the sequel represents.
The first movie proved that the Lilo & Stitch world could work as a major live-action franchise. Now Disney can finally start opening the door to the enormous mythology surrounding Stitch and the other experiments.
And Angel is arguably the perfect character to begin with.
She has an existing connection to Stitch, a recognizable design and enough history to matter to longtime fans without requiring audiences to know every detail of the animated franchise.
If Disney gets her live-action design and personality right, Angel could become one of the sequel’s biggest attractions.
The first movie brought Stitch into the real world. Now, it looks like Angel is coming to join him.
This Geeksterr article is an original report and analysis based on Disney’s D23 announcement and current industry reporting. Additional characters, story details and casting information remain subject to official confirmation.
