Los Angeles, CA – Disney fans, prepare for a summer filled with nostalgia and family fun! The House of Mouse has just announced the release dates for two highly anticipated films – the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” and the long-awaited sequel to the beloved classic “Freaky Friday.”
Mark your calendars because these two movies will be released in 2025 and delight audiences of all ages.
First, the live-action “Lilo & Stitch” will premiere on May 23, 2025, head-to-head with the next installment of the “Mission: Impossible” franchise. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, this adaptation of the 2002 animated film will bring the story of a young Hawaiian girl and her mischievous alien friend to life in a new way.
Newcomer Maia Kealoha will play Lilo Pelekai, while Chris Sanders, the original voice of Stitch, will reprise his iconic character. The supporting cast includes Sydney Agudong as Lilo’s big sister, Nani, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Courtney B. Vance, and Tia Carrere.
Disney revealed a first look at the CGI Stitch during this year’s D23 Expo, and fans were instantly charmed by the adorable, furry alien. With its stunning Hawaiian setting and the heartwarming tale of found family, this live-action “Lilo & Stitch” is poised to capture the original’s magic while introducing it to a new generation.
On the other side of the summer, Disney is returning another classic with “Freakier Friday” on August 8, 2025. This sequel to the 2003 hit “Freaky Friday” reunites the iconic mother-daughter duo, Tess and Anna, played by Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan, respectively.
The plot picks up years after the two endured an unforgettable identity crisis. Anna now has a daughter and a soon-to-be stepdaughter. As the two families merge, Tess and Anna discover that the power of their body swap might strike again.
Several familiar faces, including Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon, Christina Vidal Mitchell, Haley Hudson, Lucille Soong, Stephen Tobolowsky, and Rosalind Chao, join Curtis and Lohan in the cast. Newcomers Manny Jacinto, Maitreyi Ramakrishnan, Sophia Hammons, and Julia Butters round out the ensemble.
“Freakier Friday” is helmed by Nisha Ganatra, the director behind the 2019 comedy “Late Night,” ensuring that this sequel will deliver the same heartwarming laughs and lessons that made the original such a hit with audiences.
With these two films, Disney is tapping into the nostalgia of the early 2000s, when audiences fell in love with the stories of found family and the power of self-discovery. The studio is poised to create even more magical moments that will resonate with old and new fans by reimagining these beloved properties for a new generation.
The release of “Lilo & Stitch” and “Freakier Friday” in the summer of 2025 is sure to make for a blockbuster season, as they go up against other highly anticipated titles like Marvel’s “Thunderbolts,” the new “Karate Kid” film, and the “John Wick” spinoff “Ballerina.”
But with the combined star power of Curtis, Lohan, and the charming new cast of “Lilo & Stitch,” Disney is confident that these two films will capture audiences’ hearts and become the must-see events of the summer.
So, gather your ohana because the magic of Disney is about to make a big comeback in 2025. Whether you’re drawn to Lilo and Stitch’s whimsical adventures or Tess and Anna’s hilarious antics, one thing is sure. These two films will leave you feeling uplifted, entertained, and ready to embrace the true meaning of family.