‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Drops First Look of Pink Alien Angel in Live-Action Sequel
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Disney unveiled the first image of Angel, Stitch’s pink alien love interest, for its live-action “Lilo & Stitch” sequel at D23 in Anaheim. The reveal signals the sequel’s expansion of the franchise’s familiar characters following the major box-office success of the first live-action remake.
Angel, also known as Experiment 624, appeared with glowing antennae and is known in the animated series for a siren song that can make reformed experiments evil again. Maia Kealoha will return as Lilo, while Chris Sanders is set to return as director and as Stitch’s voice; the film is scheduled for release on 28 May 2028. Disney announced the sequel on 26 June, referencing Stitch’s designation as Experiment 626, after the remake grossed more than $1 billion worldwide.
- Disney revealed Angel’s first live-action appearance.
- Chris Sanders returns to direct and voice Stitch.
- The sequel is due in May 2028.
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Lilo & Stitch is a Disney story about a young Hawaiian girl, Lilo, who adopts a disruptive blue alien called Stitch. Stitch was created in a laboratory as Experiment 626, but his relationship with Lilo teaches him the importance of family, expressed in the Hawaiian idea of ‘ohana’.
The original animated film was released in 2002 and later led to television series and other spin-offs featuring more of Stitch’s fellow experiments. Angel, or Experiment 624, is one of those characters: she is pink, has a close connection to Stitch and has abilities that can affect other experiments.
Disney has recently remade several animated films using live-action performers and computer-generated characters. The first live-action Lilo & Stitch film brought the franchise to a new cinema audience, and its sequel will continue the story with returning characters and people involved in the earlier version.
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