
Chris Sanders, co-creator of Lilo & Stitch, is back to write the live-action sequel.
The 2025 release of Lilo & Stitch was hugely successful, despite receiving mixed reactions from fans. Just think about how a sequel might perform, especially with the original creator on board! According to THR, Chris Sanders is set to return to write the previously announced sequel to the popular remake. This year's version was co-written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. There has been no confirmation yet on whether director Dean Fleischer Camp will reprise his role.
The report mentions that Sanders' agreement entails writing the script but not directing, as he is currently concentrating on a sequel to The Wild Robot. He will also lend his voice to Stitch once again, as he has in the past.
Lilo & Stitch made over $1 billion globally, with about a $100 million budget, ranking as the second-highest-grossing film of 2025 and the highest-grossing live-action/animated hybrid of all time. It debuted with $341 million internationally, which included a domestic weekend total of $145.5 million. It had one of the strongest openings noted for a Disney remake and followed the trend of many live-action adaptations.
SEE ALSO: Check out our written review of Lilo & Stitch here.
The film featured performances by Sydney Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, with Maia Kealoha introducing a fresh take on Lilo.
About EJ Moreno: EJ Moreno is a critic and writer specializing in film and television, who became part of the pop culture website Flickering Myth in 2018 and currently serves as the executive producer for Flickering Myth TV, a YouTube channel with over 27,000 subscribers. With over ten years of experience, he is a Rotten Tomatoes-approved critic, a member of the Critics Choice Association, and part of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics.



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Chris Sanders, co-creator of Lilo & Stitch, is back to write the live-action sequel.
Lilo & Stitch from 2025 was a huge success, although it received mixed reactions from fans. However, just think about the potential success of a sequel from the creator of the original. THR reports that Chris Sanders will reprise his role to write the sequel that was previously announced following the hit remake. This year’s remake was written by Chris Kekaniokalani Bright and Mike Van Waes. As […]