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The Jensen Ackles-led Countdown has finally overtaken its top genre streaming competition - for now.

Per Collider, Amazon Prime Video's Countdown starring Jensen Ackles has officially overtaken its closest streaming competition, the hit Bosch spinoff series, Ballard. As of the time of writing, Countdown stands firmly in the number two position on the chart of top streaming series on the platform, although both it and Ballard are still far behind the number one show on the list, The Summer I Turned Pretty, which is currently in the middle of its third season.

Created by showrunner Derek Haas, Countdown stars Ackles as LAPD Detective Mark Meachum, one of several highly qualified and specialized agents brought in from numerous law enforcement agencies to form a crack squad in the wake of the assassination of a Department of Homeland Security Officer. The series' ensemble cast includes appearances by Elliot Knight and Violett Beane...

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch has been one of the biggest box office hits of the year, and now it’s finally coming to Disney+. After making over one billion dollars worldwide this summer, the film will arrive on the streaming service on Wednesday, September 3, 2025.

Deadline reports that this marks a huge 124-day gap between its theatrical release and streaming debut, as the movie first hit theaters on May 23.

The movie, directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, is a reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic Lilo & Stitch. It mixes live-action and animation and even pulls in moments from the original’s sequels and TV spinoffs.

Maia Kealoha makes her big-screen debut as Lilo Pelekai, while Chris Sanders returns to voice Stitch, just like he did in the animated version. The cast also features Sydney Elizabeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, along with original cast members Amy Hill,...

After becoming one of the biggest box office hits of the year, the live-action Lilo & Stitch is finally heading to Disney+. The movie will start streaming on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, according to Deadline.

That means it’s getting a massive 124-day theatrical run after first opening in theaters on May 23.

The film crossed the billion-dollar mark earlier this summer, making $1.025 billion worldwide. That makes it the second-highest-grossing movie of 2025 so far, and also the most successful live-action and animation hybrid film in history. It’s the first of its kind to pass $1 billion at the box office.

Lilo & Stitch is directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. It’s a remake of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, with some parts inspired by its sequels and spin-off TV series.

Newcomer Maia Kealoha stars as Lilo Pelekai, while Chris Sanders, who wrote and directed the original, returns to voice Stitch. The cast also includes Sydney Elizebeth Agudong,...

Ohana means family, which means no one gets left behind, not even Stitch. “Lilo & Stitch,” the live-action remake of Disney’s classic animated feature, will be surfing into Disney+ on Sept. 3.

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“Lilo & Stitch” premiered in theaters on May 23. The film follows a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo (Maia Kealoha) who befriends an unidentified blue alien who crash lands onto Earth from space. Stitch quickly becomes a close friend for Lilo, who is an oddball outcast in her community and lives with her big sister Nani (Sydney Agudong). The two find themselves both hunted by extraterrestrials who want to bring Stitch back to his planet.

“Lilo & Stitch” was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, who previously directed A24’s stop-motion film, ‘Marcel the Shell with Shoes On” in 2021. The remake also marked Kealoha’s acting debut, and she starred alongside Sydney Agudong as Nani,...

Lilo & Stitch has landed in home theaters.

Disney’s live-action remake of the original animated film is now available to buy or rent on digital at Apple TV+, Prime Video and other premium video-on-demand streaming platforms. Lilo & Stitch will be released on Blu-ray and DVD on Aug. 26, including in a 4K Uhd Steelbook collector’s edition. A date has not yet been announced for the film’s debut on Disney+.

At a glance: How to watch Lilo & Stitch online

Release date: July 22 Buy or rent online: Apple TV+, Prime Video Disney+ release date: To be announced

Inspired by the 2002 animated film, the new Lilo & Stitch is set in Hawaii and centers on a young girl, Lilo (Maia Kealoha), and her older sister and legal guardian, Nani (Kaipot Dudoit). Their lives are forever changed when Lilo adopts Stitch, a genetically engineered alien who crash-lands on Earth and pretends to be a dog.

Lilo & Stitch (2025) transitioned from a planned Disney+ exclusive to a theatrical release that grossed $1 billion globally. Let’s take a look at how that happened.

What are the key details of Lilo & Stitch (2025)’s release journey?

Initial Plan: Announced in October 2018, the live-action remake was designated a Disney+ exclusive to strengthen the streaming platform.

Theatrical Pivot: Switched to theaters in August 2024, with a release date of May 23, 2025.

Budget Impact: The $100 million budget, initially for streaming, led to the exclusion of CGI-heavy characters like Gantu.

Strategic Influence: CEO Bob Iger’s return in 2022 shifted focus back to theatrical releases.

Box Office Success: Achieved $1 billion worldwide, marking it the first Hollywood film of 2025 to reach this milestone.

This article outlines the essential milestones, offering a clear starting point for understanding the film’s evolution.

Why was Lilo & Stitch (2025) initially planned as a Disney+ exclusive?

The live-action Lilo & Stitch remake was...

The live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) is making waves, and fans are eager to know when it’ll be available to stream on Disney Plus. Here’s what to expect as the release date nears.

What You Need to Know… The live-action Lilo & Stitch (2025) is expected to stream on Disney Plus in late August to early September 2025, roughly 90-100 days after its theatrical release on May 23, 2025. The film follows Lilo, a Hawaiian girl, and her alien friend Stitch, blending action and emotion. It has grossed $188 million globally in its opening weekend and holds an 89% rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Rumors of a sequel are circulating, adding to the excitement. This overview covers availability, plot, performance, and more—stay tuned for updates.

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Lilo & Stitch (2025) is projected to arrive on Disney Plus sometime between late August and early September 2025, following its...

The latest live-action remake from Disney, Lilo & Stitch, has been a huge success for The House of Mouse, having now officially crossed $1 billion globally. With such success comes a sequel, and, indeed, Lilo & Stitch 2 is now in development. And the follow-up just got the update that fans were hoping for...

According to The Hollywood Reporter, Chris Sanders, who not only co-created, co-wrote, and co-directed the 2002 animated original Lilo & Stitch, but also voiced the titular alien in both the animated and live-action versions, has now been called back to the mothership and “is in final negotiations to return to the fold and pen the sequel to Disney’s live-action megahit.”

At present, as per the report, Sanders is only being asked to write the script for Lilo & Stitch 2, not direct, with the filmmaker and animator already plenty busy working on a sequel to another major animated hit,...

Lilo & Stitch star Sydney Agudong has opened up about the live-action Disney remake’s controversial ending, which involves her character’s life-changing decision. In the movie, Agudong portrayed the role of Lilo’s big sister Nani Pelekai, who was originally voiced by Tia Carrere in the beloved 2002 animated movie.

In the original movie, the story ended with Nani not losing custody over Lilo after Stitch was officially permitted to stay with them by the United Galactic Federation. With the help of Cobra Bubbles, David, Jumba and Pleakley, they were able to rebuild their home. As for the Lilo & Stitch remake, the creative team decided to change the ending with Nani leaving Lilo under the care of David and their long-time neighbor Tūtū, in order to get the chance to live her life and attend college. This deviation from the original’s happy ending was met with mixed reactions...

After the backlash against the ending of Lilo & Stitch (2025), one star is coming to the film's defense. Disney's latest live-action remake follows Lilo Pelekai (Maia Kealoha), Nani (Sydney Agudong), and Stitch (Chris Sanders), as they face off against the mad scientist Jumba (Zach Galifianakis). It was released on May 23 and quickly earned over $1 billion at the box office.

Yet, despite its initial success, it is somewhat controversial, given Lilo & Stitch's divisive ending. While the animated classic saw Nani retaining custody over Lilo, the remake has Nani giving up custody completely. Lilo is sent to Tūtū (Amy Hill), while Nani studies Marine Biology in California. The decision sparked considerable backlash, as it seemingly ignored the "Ohana" message.

Though Agudong understands the backlash, she defended the movie's changes while speaking with Forbes. Emphasizing that "change is scary," Agudong explained that these narrative decisions were made in an effort to...

Ballardstar Maggie Q explains why she isn't reading reviews for the series ahead of Season 2 renewal.

Speaking to The Hollywood Reporter, Q responded to the question of whether she had any sense of where the series was headed with, "I have no sense." Q explained, "This industry is not what it was before. It’s barely recognizable to me, and shows are so expendable. They can throw out a show in two seconds, and it doesn’t make a ton of difference that whole worlds and livelihoods are at stake."

"Studios always have options. But we have a writers room, and they've been writing away," Q continued. "The arc for the second season is very exciting. But I've had writers room hired before and then gotten canceled. So everyone's like, 'Maggie, of course!' I'm like, 'No, no, no.' There is no 'of course.' I am not a negative person at all.

Disney's Lilo and Stitch passed $400 million worldwide after playing in theaters for less than a week, so a $1 billion global haul always seemed highly likely, and the Mouse House's latest live-action remake has now officially passed this major box office milestone.

The family-friendly adventure grossed $416.1 million in North America and $584.8 million internationally for a global tally of $1.001 billion.

This makes Lilo and Stitch the first Hollywood movie released this year to pass $1B - Chinese animated phenomenon Ne Zha 2 actually managed to pass $2 billion worldwide.

Not too surprisingly, a sequel to Lilo and Stitch has already been announced.

"We knew there was a lot of love for Lilo & Stitch with audiences around the world, yet we never take that for granted, and we’re proud of how this new film has connected with people,” Disney Entertainment co-chairman Alan Bergman said. “I’m thankful to our filmmakers, our cast and all...

The meaning of Rhd in Ballard and Bosch is the same, but it has a far deeper impact on Renée Ballard (Maggie Q). The new 10-episode Amazon Prime Video series followed the story of the titular former detective who was demoted to the Cold Case department after she filed a sexual harassment claim against one of her peers in the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). As one of the leaders of the LAPD's underfunded departments, Ballard continued to showcase her tenacious mentality, which led her team to uncover a broader LAPD conspiracy. 

Before she dove into cold cases, Ballard was part of a renowned department (Rhd) of the LAPD that was tasked with handling unique cases. However, the Rhd's reputation was severely damaged after some of its detectives were exposed as dirty. 

The Bosch: Legacy spinoff series featured an incredible cast led by Maggie Q, Ricardo Chavira, Michael Mosley, John Carroll Lynch,...

After the end of Bosch: Legacy, franchise vet Madison Lintz has landed her next big TV role.

Per Variety, Lintz is set to star in Eve Ronin, a television adaptation of Lee Goldberg's series of crime novels. She is also on board as an executive producer for the project, which doesn't yet have a network attached. No other cast members have yet been revealed. Other EPs include Craig Dorfman, Lorraine Toussaint, Derek Dudley, and Shelby Stone of ID8 Multimedia.

“I am beyond thrilled to bring Eve Ronin to life,” Lintz said in a statement about the project. “From the moment I picked up Lee’s books, I knew this was a character and a story I needed to be a part of. Eve’s determination, complexity, and resilience make her a dream role, and I am honored to take on this challenge on both sides of the camera.”

Goldberg added,...

Ballard Episode 5 confirmed what Lieutenant Robert Olivas (Ricardo Chavira) did to Renée Ballard (Maggie Q), and it's terrible. When the latest Prime Video series began, Ballard clearly had some baggage, and it had something to do with a past trauma inflicted by one of her peers from the Robbery-Homicide Division (Rhd). Throughout the show's run, Ballard was frowned upon by some of the male police officers and detectives because of an Hr case she filed against Olivas. 

The first four episodes of the crime drama, Ballard, only provided tidbits about what Olivas actually did, but it was clear that Renée was traumatized to the point that she needed therapy to get over it. In Episode 5, a full picture of what transpired was revealed, showing the massive impact of Olivas' actions against Ballard. 

The Bosch Legacy spin-off follows the titular detective as she becomes the head of the Cold Case Unit...

The following contains spoilers from Season 1 of Ballard, now streaming on Prime Video.

Not three months after Titus Welliver wrapped his 10-season run as LAPD detective turned P.I. Harry Bosch, Maggie Q made her full-on debut as Renée Ballard, in her own eponymous Prime Video procedural. Did Ballard fill the Bosch-shaped hole in your TV schedule?

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A few days ago, a spin-off of a widely acclaimed police procedural series quietly premiered on Amazon Prime Video, earning praise from critics and audiences. Despite the rave reviews, the gripping cop drama is still flying under the radar for many viewers. We are talking about Ballard, the Bosch spin-off starring Maggie Q in the lead role.

For the unversed, the original series Bosch featured Titus Welliver as Harry Bosch, an ex-Special Forces officer turned no-nonsense homicide detective in LAPD’s Hollywood division. He investigated complex murder cases, used his sharp crime-solving skills, and brought elusive culprits to justice.

Now, according to FlixPatrol, the Bosch spin-off Ballard has bagged the No.1 spot on Prime Video’s list of most popular TV shows. Read on to find out what it’s all about and why it deserves a spot on your Ott watchlist.

With Ballard now streaming on Prime Video, the next chapter in Michael Connelly’s crime universe is officially underway. While Maggie Q’s Renée Ballard is front and center, she’s backed by a new ensemble cast — including veteran stars Amy Hill and John Carroll Lynch, who opened up to Collider's Aidan Kelley on the red carpet about their roles in the spin-off and how their characters help shape this new era of the Bosch franchise.

For Amy Hill, the series marks her return to Prime Video following her role as Tūtū in Disney’s 2025 live-action Lilo & Stitch. In Ballard, Hill plays — wait for it — Tūtū, the grandmother to Maggie Q's Ballard. There's no Disney crossover here, folks, don't worry.

“I feel like my character really brings the soft side of Maggie Q,” Hill told Collider on the red carpet. “No matter how badass you are, there's a lot of...

Maggie Q is leading a new television series and while it isn’t where she saw herself right now, she decided to sign on because of the strength of the project!

The 46-year-old actress is starring as Detective Renée Ballard in the Bosch spinoff series Ballard, which is now streaming on Prime Video.

Maggie hit the red carpet for the Los Angeles premiere event on Wednesday night (July 9) at The Culver Theater in Culver City, Calif.

At the event, Maggie was joined by co-stars Courtney Taylor, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, John Carroll Lynch, Noah Bean, Ricardo Chavira, and Alain Uy.

In an interview with THR, Maggie explained why she decided to lead the project.

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“I was on a flight to New Zealand and was sent the first six or seven scripts,” she said. “I said to my agents, ‘I will...

Amy Hill is doubling down on fan-favourite franchises. While celebrating the premiere of Ballard, Prime Video’s new Bosch spin-off, Hill revealed to Collider that she’s already in active talks to return for a sequel to Lilo & Stitch — this time reprising her live-action role as Tūtū. Speaking with Aidan Kelley on the red carpet, Hill confirmed, “I'm already negotiating, yes. So I'm very happy. I'm happy to be part of that universe.” She added, “No contracts have been signed, the script hasn't been written, but we are in negotiation. So that's good.”

Hill originally voiced Mrs. Hasagawa in the 2002 animated film, but in the 2025 live-action remake, she appeared in a new role: Tūtū, Lilo and Nani’s grandmother figure. The film cleverly blended live-action performances with animated elements, particularly for characters like Stitch. “You don't ever expect an animation to become live action. And how do you do that?...

Prime Video’s “Bosch” spinoff series is here, and you’ll probably recognize quite a few faces in “Ballard.” But, if you’re struggling to place them, we can help you out.

Now streaming, and based on Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels, “Ballard” centers on Detective Renee Ballard, the fearless new leader of LAPD’s cold case unit. The thing about this unit is, it’s made up entirely of volunteers, and has no money being funneled into it to help.

Still, those volunteers are pretty good. Here’s who you’ll recognize among them.

Maggie Q in “Ballard.” (Greg Gayne/Prime Video) Reneé Ballard (Maggie Q)

Reneé Ballard leads the LAPD’s new cold case division, and is the protagonist of our story. She’s played by Maggie Q, who you might recognize from the “Divergent” franchise, “Designated Survivor” and more.

Courtney Taylor (Zamira Parker) in Ballard. Patrick Wymore...

The next piece of the “Bosch” universe is here, with “Ballard” debuting on Wednesday.

Starring Maggie Q as Detective Renée Ballard, the series follows her as she leads the LAPD’s cold case division, taking on the most challenging — and the most forgotten — cases. Don’t worry, Bosch is there too, but this series expands the world further.

Here’s what you need to know.

What is the release date?

“Ballard” premiered worldwide on Wednesday, July 9.

Is “Ballard” streaming?

It is indeed. Like, “Bosch” before it, you can find the series over on Prime Video.

What about Freevee? The “Bosch” revival “Bosch: Legacy” premiered on Amazon’s ad-supported platform, but Amazon is depreciating that app (which goes offline in August 2025) and rolling all their streaming back into Prime Video.

Who’s in it?

The series stars Maggie Q, Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill,...

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Ballard is a police procedural crime drama series developed by Michael Alaimo and Kendall Sherwood. Based on Michael Connelly‘s Renée Ballard novel series, the Prime Video series serves as a spin-off to Amazon Freevee’s Bosch: Legacy series. It follows LAPD Detective Renée Ballard as she is put in charge of a cold case unit and discovers an unsolved serial killer case. Ballard stars Maggie Q, Courtney Taylor, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, and John Carroll Lynch. So, if you loved the investigative drama, complex mystery, and compelling characters in Ballard, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Based on the beloved novels by Michael Connelly and adapted for television by Kendall Sherwood and Michael Alaimo, Prime Video’s “Ballard” — a spinoff of “Bosch” and “Bosch: Legacy” — is one of the best police procedurals on TV. Set in Los Angeles, “Ballard” follows Detective Renée Ballard (an outstanding Maggie Q). Recently ousted from the Robbery and Homicide division for blowing the whistle on a popular cop, Ballard finds herself sequestered in the basement, in command of LAPD’s newly formed Cold Case Division. As the only full-time staffer in the severely underfunded unit, Ballard must rely on her own experience, moxy and a motley crew of volunteers to weed through the countless long-forgotten, decades-old homicides. However, when Ballard is tasked with solving the murder of a politician’s sister, she uncovers some truly devastating twists and a shocking web of corruption that threatens to bury her. Smartly acted, beautifully paced and genuinely engaging,...

Maggie Q steps out for an exclusive screening of her upcoming new series Ballard held at NeueHouse on Monday (July 7) in New York City.

The 46-year-old actress also took part in a Q&a after the screening, where she was joined by Chris Witherspoon, CEO of Popviewers.

In the new series, Maggie reprises her Bosch: Legacy role of Detective Renee Ballard as she “leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination. As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer’s string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch (Titus Welliver), Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.”

Also starring in the series are John Carroll Lynch,...

Plot: Ballard continues to bring Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels to life, following Detective Renée Ballard as she leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination. As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer’s string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD. With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch, Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.

Review: Bosch has been a mainstay on Prime Video since 2014 when the Titus Welliver-led procedural series began adapting the long-running novel series by Michael Connelly. After seven seasons and a three-season sequel, Bosch: Legacy, the original show came to an end back in April with an episode that introduced viewers to Renee Ballard.

For a little over a decade, viewers have followed the personal and professional life of LAPD detective Harry Bosch. Played byTitus Welliver, Boschpremiered on Amazon Prime Video on February 6, 2014, and went on to produce 68 episodes through seven seasons. When it ended in 2021, that wasn't the last time fans of the police procedural saw the main character. Its first spin-off, Bosch: Legacy, which premiered in 2022 on Amazon Freevee, followed a retired Bosch who worked as a private investigator. In its third and final season, viewers were introduced to Detective Renée Ballard, played by Maggie Q, in the last episode, which served as a minorintroduction to Bosch: Legacy's spin-off, Ballard. However, it will not be nostalgic, according to the leading actress.

During an interview with Collider, Maggie Q revealed that although the series is connected to Bosch, because it is a spin-off, it won't lean on familiarity.

"We're not looking to rehash the same things.

With the current success of the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch at the box office, it makes sense for Disney to want to showcase the lovable alien known as Stitch as much as possible. Therefore, it comes as no surprise to learn that a new set of variant Marvel covers will feature Stitch invading the Marvel Universe and hilariously interacting with various heroes and villains. Marvel has revealed that Stitch will appear on variant covers for The Amazing Spider-Man #11, Fantastic Four #3, The Avengers #30, X-Men #22, and Captain America #3.

The covers depict Stitch stealing Mjölnir from Thor (it is probably best to not even think about how Stitch was deemed worthy enough to lift the hammer), wall-crawling with Spider-Man, dancing with the Fantastic Four, spilling ice cream on Captain America’s shield, and being stared at by the X-Men. Needless to say, just looking at these covers is enough to leave fans rolling with laughter,...

Lilo & Stitch crosses a vital global box office milestone to become the biggest Hollywood movie of 2025. A live-action remake of Disney's 2002 animated movie of the same name, the new film follows the same story of a solitary Hawaiian girl who forms a bond with a fugitive alien, helping to mend her fragmented family.

The Lilo & Stitch live-action remake features Maia Kealoha in her film debut as Lilo and the original movie's writer-director, Chris Sanders, reprising his voice role as Stitch. The cast also includes Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. Original cast members Amy Hill, Tia Carrere, and Jason Scott Lee return in different roles.

Now, after playing in theaters for six weeks, Lilo & Stitch has passed A Minecraft Movie at the box office to become the biggest Hollywood movie of the year to date (China's Ne Zha 2 is still...

The fact of the matter is, kicking butt as TV’s Nikita kicked Maggie Q’s butt — and more than a bit.

Even so, that four-season initiation-by-fire wound up preparing the actress to headline Ballard, Prime Video’s Bosch: Legacy offshoot premiering Wednesday, July 9 (with all 10 episodes).

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This July, we are getting a ton of great shows on various streaming services. From the much-anticipated return of Twisted Metal on Peacock to the second and final season of the epic fantasy drama series The Sandman on Netflix. So, we are here to sort out all of the brilliant upcoming shows that you might want to check out.

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Prime Video is ready with an entertainment-packed July this year. The upcoming month will see the release of the much-anticipated final season of The Summer I Turned Pretty, and also the release of John Cena and Idris Elba‘s action comedy film Heads of State. Just like every month, Prime Video is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the best 8 new movies and TV shows coming to Prime Video in July 2025.

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As any self-respecting Lilo & Stitch fan doubtless knows by now, today is 626 day — so named after our beloved lil' blue guy, formerly known as Experiment 626. And as any self-respecting Disney fan — or anyone with even a cursory interest in cinema — also doubtless knows by now, you don't make a near-billion-dollar grossing live-action remake of a generationally beloved classic without thinking about potential sequels. With both of those things in mind then, this year's 626 day has brought with it perhaps one of the most nailed-on sequel announcements of all time: Lilo & Stitch 2 is now in development at Disney. What's more, the cobalt agent of chaos himself took to the House of Mouse's socials to reveal his next gig. Check it out below;

Running amok in Walt Disney Studios' Burbank parking lot, the announcement of Lilo & Stitch 2 sees Disney's fuzzy blue scamp — kicking it in a snazzy pink convertible — spot a Stage 2 sign,...

Disney is moving forward with a sequel to its live-action Lilo & Stitch film, following the movie’s strong performance in theaters. The company confirmed this week that the next chapter is now in development.

The film, which premiered on May 23, 2025, has become one of the highest-grossing movies of the year.

It has made over $923 million worldwide so far, putting it just behind A Minecraft Movie, which has earned $954 million globally. These big numbers likely helped push Disney to greenlight a sequel.

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There are no details yet on the cast or crew for the new movie. Disney hasn’t announced who will return or who will direct. Still, the studio clearly sees potential in continuing the story, especially after seeing how well the first film did.

Disney’s live-action version of Lilo & Stitch is getting a sequel. The news broke across social media earlier this week, confirming that a follow-up is now officially in the works. The announcement comes after the film’s huge success in theaters.

It’s currently one of the highest-grossing movies of 2025, earning over $923 million globally. The only film to make more this year so far is A Minecraft Movie with over $954 million, according to Disney.

There’s still no word on who will return for the second film, no confirmed cast or director yet. But Disney clearly sees something special in this remake, and fans should expect more news in the future.

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The first live-action Lilo & Stitch premiered on May 23, 2025, after years of development. It was directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, with newcomer Maia Kealoha starring as Lilo.

“Ballard” is a new police ‘cold case’ TV series, based on books by Michael Connelly, starring Maggie Q as ‘Detective Renée Ballard’ with Courtney Taylor, John Carroll Lynch, Michael Mosley, Rebecca Field, Victoria Moroles, Amy Hill, Ricardo Chavira, Noah Bean, Alain Uy and Hector Hugo, streaming July 9, 2025 on Prime Video:

“…’Ballard’ leads the LAPD ‘cold case’ division, tackling the city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination.

“But as she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD.

“Now with the help of her volunteer team and retired detective ‘Harry Bosch’ (Titus Welliver), Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth…”

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"We only have one shot at this guy..." So go get him, Detective! Amazon's Prime Video has unveiled the full official trailer for a detective series set in Los Angeles titled Ballard, streaming in July this summer. This "marks the first series in Amazon MGM Studios' Bosch franchise, inspired by the work of bestselling author Michael Connelly, that is not led by Titus Welliver" this time around. Ballard stars actress Maggie Q as a LAPD detective (also in the Connelly novels) named Renee Ballard - who oversees a new cold case division at the L.A. Police Department, and gets into some deep water digging into some of these cases. The full cast includes Q with John Carroll Lynch, Rebecca Field, Michael Mosley, Amy Hill, Victoria Moroles, Courtney Taylor, Hector Hugo, Noah Bean, and Michael Cassidy. Plus Welliver appearing as Harry Bosch connected to the previous series. This looks a...

Prime Video today released the gripping trailer and key art for the upcoming series Ballard, starring Maggie Q. The series, the latest in the Bosch universe, will debut all 10 episodes exclusively on Prime Video in more than 240 countries and territories worldwide on Wednesday, July 9.

Ballard continues to bring Michael Connelly’s bestselling novels to life, following Detective Renée Ballard (Q) as she leads the LAPD’s new and underfunded cold case division, tackling the city’s most challenging long-forgotten crimes with empathy and relentless determination.

As she peels back layers of crimes spanning decades, including a serial killer’s string of murders and a murdered John Doe, she soon uncovers a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD.

With the help of her volunteer team and retired detective Harry Bosch, Detective Ballard navigates personal trauma, professional challenges, and life-threatening dangers to expose the truth.

“I’m beyond excited about sharing this show,...

Prime Video has released the official trailer and key art for Ballard, the newest spin-off in Michael Connelly’s expanding Bosch universe. Starring Maggie Qin the title role and Bosch veteran Titus Welliver returning as the iconic Harry Bosch, the 10-episode first season will debut globally on Wednesday, July 9, exclusively on Prime Video.

Set in modern-day Los Angeles, Ballard follows Detective Renée Ballard (Q) as she’s tasked with leading the LAPD’s newly formed, severely underfunded cold case division. Taking on the city’s most stubborn, unsolved crimes — from the eerie trail of a serial killer to a mystery surrounding an unidentified murder victim — Ballard is determined to bring long-overdue justice to the victims and their families. But as she digs deeper, her cases begin to expose a far more insidious threat: a dangerous conspiracy within the LAPD itself.

According to Connelly himself, who handpicked Maggie Q for the...

Veteran Detective Renée Ballard is seen by the LAPD brass as a “troublesome woman” to be kept “quiet” by working cold cases out of a basement, as seen in the first trailer for the Bosch: Legacy spinoff Ballard.

Ballard will get underway Wednesday, July 9, when all 10 Season 1 episodes land on Prime Video.

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This article contains major spoilers for the live-action Lilo & Stitch remake.

Reception for the Lilo & Stitch remake has been positive, save for its ending. Some fans of the animated original prefer that film's messaging, while director Dean Fleischer Camp said the live-action version adopted the same premise but expanded on its meaning.

Ohana (the Hawaiian word for family) took on a whole new meaning in the Lilo & Stitch remake, which heavily adopted traditional values of collectivism. Speaking with Variety, Camp confirmed that this was also his approach with the film's ending, where Nani entrusts guardianship of Lilo to an adopted grandparent. Camp said that it was Chris Sanders, director of the animated original, who pitched that idea for the adaptation.

"Chris, who's Hawaiian, made a really important observation about the original early on in our discussions," Camp recalled. "He didn't buy that the two orphan sisters would just...

Disney's live-action Lilo and Stitch movie continues to pack in audiences worldwide, and is well on its way to becoming the year's first billion dollar release.

The family-friendly adventure claimed the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office for the third consecutive weekend with $32.5 million from 4,185 venues, and has now taken in a total of $335.8 million domestically and $772 million globally.

Unfortunately, things aren't looking quite as positive for Ballerina.

Lionsgate's first John Wick spin-off, starring Ana de Armas as a dancer-turned-assassin, debuted behind already modest expectations with $25 million from 3,409 North American theaters. The R-rated action flick took in another $26 million from 82 countries overseas for a global start of $51 million. Ballerina had a reported production budget of $90 million, which is significantly more than the first three John Wick films.

Despite decent reviews and an A- CinemaScore, Ballerina simply doesn't seem to have enticed much of the John Wick franchise's fanbase into theaters this weekend.

Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” continues to break records at the global box office. Over Memorial Day weekend, it made a record-breaking $183 million domestically and $341 million worldwide. The live-action film is a retelling of the studio’s 2002 animated feature, as its beloved characters are brought to life.

In true Disney style, the live-action film is filled with Easter eggs galore that pay homage to the original animated feature and Hawaiian culture. There are the obvious ones such as voice actors from the animated feature having parts in the film – Tia Carrere, the original voice actress for Nani, is playing the girls’ social worker. Amy Hill (Mrs. Hasagawa) is David’s grandmother, and Jason Scott Lee, who voiced David in the animated feature, plays Nani’s boss. Chris Sanders, the original Stitch voice actor, returns to growl and voice the CG version of the koala-like alien.

The film follows a lonely Hawaiian girl named Lilo,...

After breaking the record for biggest Memorial Day opening weekend ever with a massive $183 million debut, Disney's Lilo and Stitch has now passed $400 million worldwide after playing in theaters for less than a week.

The Mouse House's latest live-action remake grossed an estimated $15.3M on Tuesday, bringing its domestic total to just under $200 million. The last update put the movie's global cume at $392.7 million, but it will easily have passed the $400 million milestone by now (we'll bring you the latest figures later today).

This is something Marvel Studios' Thunderbolts didn't manage to accomplish after almost a month in theaters. The antihero team-up movie has now taken in around $360 million worldwide, and analysts believe it may end up costing the studio as much as $100 million after P&a costs are taken into account.

A big win for Disney after Snow White's underperformance, and a sign that we shouldn't be expecting an...

Disney's Lilo & Stitch becomes only the fourth movie of 2025 to hit a major milestone at the global box office. A live-action remake of Disney's 2002 animated movie of the same name, the new film follows the same story of a solitary Hawaiian girl who forms a bond with a fugitive alien. The Lilo & Stitch live-action remake features Chris Sanders reprising his voice role alongside Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, Zach Galifianakis, Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee.

Now, after just six days in theaters, the new Lilo & Stitch has passed the $400 million mark globally, according to The Hollywood Reporter. It becomes only the fourth movie of 2025 to hit that global box office milestone after China's Ne Zha 2 ($1.8B), A Minecraft Movie ($941M), and Captain America: Brave New World ($415M). Lilo & Stitch has crossed $200 million domestically.

What Lilo & Stitch's...

If you’ve got questions about the new Lilo & Stitch, we’ve got answers. Yes, Stitch might have caused most of the confusion, but Disney’s 2025 live-action-meets-animation reboot crash-landed into theaters with space chases, surf vibes, and serious ‘ohana feels. The remake brings weird, wild, and surprisingly emotional depth, like if an alien wrecking ball had a heart.

From the casting shake-ups to the return of Chris Sanders as the voice of everyone’s favorite blue menace, fans have been buzzing louder than Jumba’s lab equipment. Whether you’re wondering why Stitch ended up in a shelter, who’s who in the human-alien chaos, or what happened to Nani’s guardianship (justice for big sisters), we’ve rounded up the juiciest, weirdest, and most asked questions about Disney’s latest nostalgia-fueled adventure.

So grab your Elvis playlist and hang tight, we’re diving into hyperspace to answer the most...

Dean Fleischer Camp explains why Stitch is less violent in his rendition of Lilo & Stitch. The Disney live-action remake is now in theaters, reintroducing audiences to the young Hawaiian protagonist and her alien friend. While Chris Sanders returns to be the voice of Stitch, the movie features a largely new cast including Maia Kealoha, Sydney Agudong, Zach Galifianakis, Billy Magnussen, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Hill, and Tia Carrere (who voiced Nani in the original). The remake is doing incredibly well in theaters so far, debuting at $183 million domestically over the four-day Memorial Day weekend.

Speaking with RadioTimes.com, Camp explained the changes made to Stitch in the live-action film. The director mentioned that elements of "Stich's level of destruction" can read as "very funny" in an animated setting, but do not translate as well to the live-action landscape. As such, he and his team tried to figure out how to...

Bosch: Legacy may have finally, unhappily come to a close, but the universe it built is far from over. On July 9, Prime Video will release all ten episodes of Ballard, the highly anticipated spin-off following Renée Ballard, played by Maggie Q, as she takes on cold cases with limited resources and unshakable resolve. The series introduces a new corner of Michael Connelly’s ever-expanding Bosch-verse — and according to the man behind it all, it’s “really, really good.”

“It’s really, really good, and I’ve seen all 10 of the episodes,” Connelly said in a recent interview with the Los Angeles Times.

With fans still reeling from Amazon’s decision to cancel Bosch: Legacy, Connelly’s endorsement comes at a critical moment for the franchise. While the original show may be gone, Ballard is clearly designed to keep the spirit — and the tension — alive.

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Ballard...

Lilo & Stitch North America Box Office Day 4 Update(Photo Credit –Facebook)

The Disney live-action remake Lilo & Stitch has arrived with a bang. It has beaten Tom Cruise starrer Top Gun: Maverick to become the biggest Memorial Day opener. The film debuted at #1, beating Cruise’s Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning at the US box office chart. It has already become the sixth highest-grossing film of the year. Keep scrolling for the deets.

Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the film features Maia Kealoha as Lilo in her debut film alongside Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Hannah Waddingham, Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis, with original cast members Tia Carrere, Amy Hill, and Jason Scott Lee.

Lilo & Stitch Opening Weekend Collections

Based on Box Office Mojo‘s data, the Disney live-action remake, despite the mixed reviews, collected a spectacular $145.5 million on its three-day opening weekend and continued the winning streak on Monday,...

The new, live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch has brought back three voice actors for a full-circle moment.

If you didn’t know, Tia Carrere played Lilo’s older sister Nani in the original 2002 animated film. Meanwhile, Jason Scott Lee played Nani’s boyfriend David, and Amy Hill played the fruit vendor Mrs. Hasagawa.

Now, the three also have roles in the 2025 live-action version of the film. Tia now plays Mrs. Kekoa, a social worker who handles Lilo and Nani’s case. Jason now plays the character of Nani’s boss at the Luau, and Amy plays Tutu, Nani and Lilo’s next-door neighbor.

Director Dean Fleischer Camp recently explained the thought process behind the casting.

Keep reading to find out more…

“We didn’t write those characters for specific people. We had planned to just do auditions with all of their characters. We were just focused on trying to tell a good adaptation,...