Since the original film released in 2002, Lilo & Stitch has become one of the most beloved Disney franchises. The movie’s simple, heartwarming story about a broken family coming together after adopting a strange alien creature resonated with viewers and made for a rare critical and commercial success for the company in the post-Disney Renaissance age.
The Lilo & Stitch franchise spans four animated movies, three series, and an live-action remake of the original film. Whether you’re revisiting a childhood favorite or want to familiarize yourself with the series ahead of the movie, here’s how to watch all of the Lilo & Stitch movies and shows in order and where to find them on streaming services.
Note that we’re excluding the Japanese anime Stitch! and Chinese animated series Stitch & Ai as, while both have been released abroad, neither is currently available to stream or purchase in the US.
Lilo & Stitch Series In Chronological Order
There is a set chronological order for the Lilo & Stitch franchise outside of the live-action remake and internationally-produced animated series that differs from their release order. Lilo & Stitch 2 is a direct sequel to the original movie and is set before the events of Stitch! The Movie.
Lilo & Stitch (2002)
The movie that started it all, Lilo & Stitch quickly became a Disney classic. It tells the story of Lilo (Daveigh Chase), a young Hawaiian orphan and Elvis Presley superfan being raised by her older sister, Nani (Tia Carrere), following the deaths of their parents. When Nani allows Lilo to adopt what they think is a dog, the sisters’ lives are turned upside down when it turns out the creature they’ve brought home and named Stitch (Chris Sanders) is actually a destructive alien known as Experiment 626 created by the alien scientist Jumba (David Ogden Stiers). Lilo’s refusal to give up on Stitch even as the Galactic Federation and a well-intentioned social worker try to tear apart her ohana—the Hawaiian term for family—make for a charming and powerful story for all ages.
Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005)
Though it was released in 2005 after Stitch! The Movie and start of the animated series, Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch takes place just after the events of the original. The direct-to-video sequel follows a now-reformed Stitch as he struggles with a strange malfunction that causes him to unwillingly revert to his old destructive programming. Stitch’s outbursts create problems for Lilo, who is trying to follow in her late mother’s footsteps by winning a hula competition. While Stitch Has a Glitch technically takes place before the series, you won’t be missing out on any important context if you watch it out of order.
Stitch! The Movie (2003)
Another direct-to-video follow-up, Stitch! The Movie serves as a backdoor pilot for Lilo & Stitch: The Series. At the start, Stitch’s struggles to fit in without causing problems leads him to feel lonely. Unbeknownst to him, the evil Hämsterviel (Jeff Bennett) has sent Gantu (Kevin Michael Richardson) to capture Jumba’s other 625 experiments, all of which are stored in water-activated pods. It’s then up to Lilo and Stitch to find the escaped Experiment 221, a creature with electricity powers that Stitch comes to view as his “cousin.” Eventually, the duo are able to find the perfect name and occupation for Experiment 221, setting up the premise of the series.
Lilo & Stitch: The Series (2003)
Picking up where Stitch! The Movie left off, Lilo & Stitch: The Series follows the title characters as they locate, name, and find suitable homes for the rest of Stitch’s cousins. Each episode introduces a new Experiment with unique powers and a desire to wreak havoc that pose problems for our heroes. In the end, though, Lilo and Stitch turn these “bad” Experiments “good” and find where they belong despite Gantu’s best efforts. Lilo & Stitch: The Series ran for two seasons, releasing 65 episodes between 2003 and 2006. This includes four crossover episodes with other Disney Channel shows of the era: Recess.
Leroy & Stitch (2006)
The made-for-TV movie Leroy & Stitch wraps up Lilo & Stitch: The Series, serving as a series finale. After finding new homes for all of Jumba’s experiments over the course of the show, Stitch and the other aliens return to space. However, when Jumba is forced to create a new experiment named Leroy, Hämsterviel captures and clones the creature to serve as his army. In the end, Lilo and Stitch are able to reunite their ohana, this time bringing more characters into the fold. While the TV movie falls short of the original in of overall quality, Leroy & Stitch wraps up the original Lilo & Stitch continuity and its Hawaiian setting with a sweet little bow for fans.
Lilo & Stitch (2025)
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