Disney has officially announced the release dates for two highly anticipated movies, ‘Freakier Friday’ and the live-action version of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ for the summer of 2025. ‘Lilo & Stitch’ is set to hit theaters on May 23, 2025, while ‘Freakier Friday’ will be released on August 8, 2025.
‘Lilo & Stitch’ will be released during the Memorial Day weekend, alongside Paramount’s ‘Mission: Impossible’ sequel. The two movies are expected to attract different audiences, with ‘Mission: Impossible’ targeting male adults and ‘Lilo & Stitch’ catering to families.
The live-action adaptation of ‘Lilo & Stitch’ stars Maia Kealoha as Lilo and features actors like Zach Galifianakis and Billy Magnussen. The film, originally developed for Disney+, will now have a theatrical release. The story follows the bond between a lonely girl named Lilo and an alien named Stitch, who was created to be a weapon of destruction. Dean Fleischer Camp directs the film, with Chris Kekaniokalani Bright penning the script.
On the other hand, ‘Freakier Friday’ is directed by Nisha Ganatra and written by Jordan Weiss. The movie brings back original cast members like Chad Michael Murray, Mark Harmon, Christina Vidal Michell, and others. The film has already completed production and is set to be released on August 8, 2025.
Both movies have secured their release dates and are expected to draw audiences to theaters next summer. Fans of the original films are eagerly awaiting these new adaptations and are excited to see how the stories unfold on the big screen. Stay tuned for more updates on these upcoming Disney releases!
