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Stitch has become Disney's standout character of 2025, thanks to a successful live-action remake, extensive merchandise sales exceeding $4 billion, and a prominent role in Disney's marketing and community outreach, solidifying his status as a cross-generational cultural icon and the company's MVP for the year.
Disney has surpassed $6 billion at the global box office for the first time since the COVID pandemic, driven by hits like 'Lilo & Stitch' and 'Zootopia 2', marking its fifth time crossing this milestone and its biggest year since 2019 despite some underperforming titles. The studio's success is bolstered by major releases and a strong lineup planned for 2026.
In September 2025, several major movies are streaming, including Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch,' A24's 'Friendship,' 'Warfare,' and 'Highest 2 Lowest,' along with other titles like 'Dangerous Animals,' 'The Wedding Banquet,' and documentaries on Netflix. These films span genres from family animation to indie comedy, war thrillers, horror, and romantic dramas, offering a diverse lineup for viewers.
David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor from 'Lilo & Stitch', died at 46, with autopsy reports revealing causes including respiratory failure, sepsis, heart disease, and obesity, with no drugs or alcohol involved.
The autopsy of actor David Hekili Kenui Bell, known for his role in Lilo & Stitch, revealed four health conditions—acute respiratory failure, sepsis, heart disease, and obesity—though the exact cause of death remains undetermined. No drugs or alcohol were found, and the report offers insight into his health issues.
The live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' will be released on Disney+ on September 3, 2025, featuring a cast including Sydney Elizabeth Agudong and Billy Magnussen, with a focus on Hawaiian culture and lush tropical visuals. Other notable streaming updates include the addition of 'Hot in Cleveland' to Catchy Comedy, the release of Spike Lee and Denzel Washington's 'Highest 2 Lowest' on Apple TV+, and new episodes of Disney Channel's 'Electric Bloom' and the film 'Jay Kelly' starring George Clooney and Adam Sandler. August will feature over 130 premieres to watch.
The live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' became the first $1 billion-grossing film of 2025, released in theaters on May 23 and set to premiere on Disney+ on September 3, with a sequel in development and significant franchise success both theatrically and on streaming.
Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' has become the first Hollywood film of 2025 to cross the $1 billion global box office mark, with strong international and domestic performance, and a sequel is in development.
Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' became the first Hollywood movie of 2025 to gross over $1 billion worldwide, driven by strong domestic and international performance, and continues to boost merchandise sales and streaming viewership, with a sequel already in development.
Superman led the global box office with $217 million, while Jurassic World Rebirth surpassed $500 million worldwide, and Lilo & Stitch neared $1 billion globally, highlighting strong performances for these films amidst varying international reception.
The racing film 'F1' starring Brad Pitt opened strongly with $144 million globally, marking Apple's first major theatrical success, while 'Lilo & Stitch' nears $950 million worldwide, continuing its box office dominance. Other releases like 'M3GAN 2.0' and 'Elio' underperformed, with the former earning $17 million and the latter struggling with $73 million globally.
Disney has announced a live-action sequel to the successful 2025 Lilo and Stitch remake, which has grossed nearly $1 billion. The new film is in development, with no specific details yet, but it will likely explore storylines from the series and previous films, setting the stage for multiple sequels. The original remake featured a different ending and received mixed reactions, but its box office success has secured a future for the franchise.
Disney is developing a sequel to its successful live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' remake, which has grossed over $910 million globally and is on track to become the year's first billion-dollar film. The new film was announced with a teaser featuring Stitch, but details about the plot, cast, and release date have not been disclosed yet.
David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor known for his role in Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake, has died at age 46. His sister confirmed his death, but the cause remains undisclosed.
David Hekili Kenui Bell, an actor known for his role in the live-action 'Lilo & Stitch,' has died at age 46 in Hawaii, with his sister expressing his loving nature; a coroner's investigation is underway.