When Disney+ launched, it quickly became the norm for movies to premiere on the service. Made specifically for streaming, these titles ranged from original tales to remakes of Disney Animation classics like Lady and the Tramp and Pinocchio.

However, since Bob Iger's return as Disney CEO, the studio has shifted away from making movies for streaming in an effort to increase profits. 

It adds up because spending close to $100 million (if not more) on a movie in the hope of boosting Disney+'s subscriber count doesn't ultimately produce the same financial reward as a successful theatrical run. That's why Lilo & Stitch has shifted from being a streaming exclusive to a big screen release heading our way on May 23, 2025.

Thanks to Toonado.com, we have a new look at Experiment 626 in the movie's first official still and he's undeniably adorable...and mischievous! 

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin,...