Lilo & Stitch 2, Incredibles 3 Set for Summer 2028 Disney has announced the release dates for the next chapters of two major franchises, with both films set to debut in the summer of 2028. The sequel to the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, titled Lilo & Stitch 2, will premiere on May 26, 2028. This follows the success of the 2025 remake, which became a surprise box office hit with a reported $1 billion gross. Pixar’s Incredibles 3 will follow shortly after, scheduled for June 16, 2028. The announcements were made by incoming Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro during a recent press event. The Lilo & Stitch 2 project will be directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, who helmed the 2025 remake. Chris Sanders, the original co-creator, co-writer, and co-director of the 2002 animated film, will serve as the writer for the sequel. Sanders also voices Stitch in the franchise, a role he has held since the original release. For Incredibles 3, Peter Sohn, the director of Elemental, will take over the helm from Brad Bird, who directed the first two installments of the superhero series. Bird’s departure marks a significant shift for the franchise, as Sohn brings a fresh creative vision to the project. The release dates for both films align with Disney’s strategy to capitalize on the summer movie season, a period traditionally known for high box office earnings. The Incredibles series has been a staple of Pixar’s output, with its blend of action, humor, and family-friendly storytelling resonating with audiences since its debut in 2004. Similarly, Lilo & Stitch has maintained a strong fan base, particularly with its live-action remake rekindling interest in the original animated classic. Disney’s decision to schedule these films back-to-back in 2028 suggests a calculated approach to maintaining momentum in its animated and live-action divisions.#disney #pixar #lilo_stitch #incredibles #josh_damaro
Disney Sets 'Lilo & Stitch,' 'Incredibles' Sequels for Summer 2028 Release Disney has announced two new sequels for its summer 2028 film lineup, with a direct follow-up to the 2024 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch set for release in May and Pixar’s Incredibles 3 scheduled for June. The Lilo & Stitch 2 film will open on Memorial Day weekend in 2028, aiming to replicate the $1.03 billion global box office success of its predecessor. The sequel will be directed by Dean Fleischer-Camp, who also helmed the 2024 remake, and is expected to maintain the franchise’s commercial momentum. Incredibles 3 will mark a shift in creative leadership, with Peter Sohn, director of Elemental, taking the helm after Brad Bird, who directed the first two films in the series, steps down as director. Bird will remain as a screenwriter and executive producer. The film is set for a June 16, 2028, release, nearly a decade after The Incredibles 2 debuted in 2018. The 2018 film grossed $1.24 billion worldwide, establishing a benchmark for the franchise’s financial performance. The announcement was made during Disney’s annual shareholder meeting by new CEO Josh D’Amaro, who succeeded Bob Iger after 15 years at the helm. D’Amaro, who has spent 27 years with the company, previously led its theme parks and experiences division. His leadership comes as Disney’s film studio increasingly prioritizes sequels and franchises over original content. While the studio is celebrating the success of Pixar’s Hoppers, which has earned $164 million in its opening weekends, its box office potential will not match the billion-dollar runs of films like Lilo & Stitch and Avatar: Fire and Ash. Disney’s focus on sequels is also evident in the continued dominance of animated franchises. Zootopia 2, which became the highest-grossing animated film in Hollywood history with $1.#disney #pixar #lilo_stitch #incredibles #josh_damaro
