Stitch! The Movie

On the sunny shores of Hawaiʻi, Lilo and Stitch juggle life as an unlikely ohana, where everyday chores collide with outlandish space age antics. Lilo's warmth and Stitch's impulsive streak keep the house lively, while Pleakley and Dr. Jumba remain part of the family orbit. In this installment, Jumba admits his laboratory has produced more than just Stitch, and he has brought additional alien experiments to Hawaiʻi. The newcomers mix with the familiar duo, turning picnics into escapades and homework into hide and seek with beaming aliens. Lilo tries to hold things together with kindness, and Stitch discovers that friendship can grow even when outsiders arrive from another planet. The movie moves quickly from gag to gag without losing the heart of the original setup.

Directed by Bobs Gannaway and Tony Craig, Stitch! The Movie builds on the Lilo & Stitch world created by Jess Winfield with Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois and was released direct-to-video in 2003 as part of DisneyToon Studios' expansion of the franchise.

Though not a blockbuster, the film helped keep the franchise in the public eye between seasons of the TV series. New alien experiments introduced in Hawaiʻi gave artists fresh creatures to design, and the familiar voice cast lends continuity to the universe. Fans appreciated the emphasis on family, friendship, and resilience amid comic chaos.

Critics noted the movie's brisk pace and its balance of sci fi humor with heartfelt warmth. The core message stays true to ohana, showing that care and loyalty can unite a mismatched group. Lilo's empathy and Stitch's evolving sense of responsibility drive the stories, offering a kid friendly take on acceptance, teamwork, and growing up together.

There was no traditional theatrical release, so no worldwide box office is reported. Stitch! The Movie appeared on home video and television in 2003, with earnings generated by sales and broadcasts rather than cinemas. The feature brought familiar voices back for fans including Daveigh Chase, Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere and David Ogden Stiers, helping anchor the franchise between films and the ongoing series.