Lilo & Stitch just might be one of the most heartwarming live-action movies Disney has ever made. To be honest, after being let down by several of Disney’s recent remakes, I didn’t expect much going in. I watched it on May 23, 2025, with low hopes. But the moment that mischievous blue alien Stitch showed up alongside his human buddy Lilo, I was hooked.
Their friendship is pure magic. They’ll have you laughing so hard your sides hurt, but also tug at your emotions in a way that might leave you tearing up by the end. It’s a rare mix of fun, humour, and genuine emotion, something not every remake pulls off well.
Now that it’s had its theatrical release, many people are wondering: when can you watch Lilo & Stitch from the comfort of your own home? In this breakdown, we’ll walk you through when the film is expected to be available on streaming services and for digital purchase or rental.
When does Lilo & Stitch come out on streaming?
As of now, there’s no official streaming release date for Lilo & Stitch. However, if we look at Disney’s recent release patterns, we can make a pretty good guess. Lately, the studio has been taking about 45 to 75 days after a movie hits theatres to make it available online. For example, Mufasa: The Lion King came out in U.S. theatres on December 20, 2024, and was available for streaming by March 26, 2025. So, using that same timeline, Lilo & Stitch, which released on May 23, 2025, could arrive on streaming platforms anytime between mid-July and September 2025.
Given how well the movie has been received, it’s likely Disney will announce a digital release date soon. When it does land on streaming, it’ll almost certainly be on Disney+, home to a massive lineup of popular Disney classics, recent hits, and even some underrated gems. Lilo & Stitch will be a solid addition to that list.
For those who’ve already seen it in theatres, the demand to rewatch it at home is high, and for those who missed it on the big screen, the anticipation is even stronger.
This live-action remake, inspired by the 2002 animated film by Chris Sanders, does take a few creative liberties. Some characters and moments from the original didn’t make it into the new version, but overall, Disney seems to have struck a balance that fans appreciate. While it’s not a scene-for-scene replica, it still captures the emotional depth, charm, and humor that made the original so beloved.
So even though Disney hasn’t given us a streaming date just yet, stay tuned, updates are likely coming soon.