Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch remake continues to make waves—not just at the global box office, but now on Disney+. Following its highly anticipated streaming debut on September 3, 2025, the film achieved standout early viewership milestones.
Streaming Success: A Record Two-Day Debut
Within just five days of its release on Disney+, the film amassed 14.3 million views, becoming the No. 2 biggest live-action Disney debut on the platform, trailing only The Little Mermaid.
The Multiplier Effect: Classic Film Boosted by Remake
The remake’s arrival triggered a resurgence in popularity for the original 2002 animated version. Viewers flocked back to the beloved classic, propelling it and its related content—sequels and spin-offs—back into Disney+’s top streaming charts globally.
Box Office Power Meets Streaming Power
This surge in viewing wasn’t out of nowhere. The live-action Lilo & Stitch had already shattered box office records, grossing over $1 billion—making it the year’s top-grossing Hollywood film and the highest-earning live-action/animated hybrid in history.
The animated original has now racked up over 640 million streaming hours on Disney+.
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