section_path: Release
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paragraph_text: Release
  
  In November 2020, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reported that Disney had not determined whether the film would be released theatrically or through Disney+. In November 2022, it was confirmed via a casting call that the film was to be produced for a direct-to-streaming Disney+ release. In August 2024, the film was shifted to a summer 2025 theatrical release. In October, the film was given a release date of May 23, 2025. The release also included engagements in RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema and 4DX. AMC Theatres had a special Lilo & Stitch Opening Night Fan Event in Dolby Cinema, Regal Cinemas had a special Lilo & Stitch Fan Event in 4DX, and Cinemark Theatres had a Lilo & Stitch Fan Event Super Ticket Package in RealD 3D that took place on May 22 at 6:26 pm, referencing Stitch's experiment number/other name of Experiment 626. The film held its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, the same venue that hosted the premiere of the original film, on May 17, 2025. The film was rated PG by the MPA, making it the first Disney live-action remake to share the same rating as the original film.
  
  In November 2020, Variety and The Hollywood Reporter reported that Disney had not determined whether the film would be released theatrically or through Disney+. In November 2022, it was confirmed via a casting call that the film was to be produced for a direct-to-streaming Disney+ release. In August 2024, the film was shifted to a summer 2025 theatrical release. In October, the film was given a release date of May 23, 2025. The release also included engagements in RealD 3D, Dolby Cinema and 4DX. AMC Theatres had a special Lilo & Stitch Opening Night Fan Event in Dolby Cinema, Regal Cinemas had a special Lilo & Stitch Fan Event in 4DX, and Cinemark Theatres had a Lilo & Stitch Fan Event Super Ticket Package in RealD 3D that took place on May 22 at 6:26 pm, referencing Stitch's experiment number/other name of Experiment 626. The film held its world premiere at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, the same venue that hosted the premiere of the original film, on May 17, 2025. The film was rated PG by the MPA, making it the first Disney live-action remake to share the same rating as the original film.