How to Watch Lilo and Stitch Movies in Order

Lilo & Stitch is a Disney media franchise that began in 2002 with the release of the animated film Lilo & Stitch, written and directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois.

The original film’s critical and commercial success, which was a rarity for the company’s feature animation studio during the early 2000s, resulted in three direct-to-video and television sequel feature films, a short film, three animated television series, several video games, theme park attractions, and various merchandise.

How many Lilo and Stitch movies are there?

There are four Lilo and Stitch movies in total. The first is Lilo & Stitch (2002), followed by Stitch! The Movie (2003), Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005), and Leroy & Stitch (2006).

Lilo & Stitch movies and Series in chronological order

  • Lilo & Stitch — June 21, 2002
  • Stitch! The Movie — August 26, 2003
  • Lilo & Stitch: The Series — 2003 – 2006 (Series)
  • Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch — August 30, 2005
  • The Origin of Stitch — 2005 (Short film)
  • Leroy & Stitch — June 23, 2006
  • Stitch! — 2008–2015 (Series)
  • Stitch & Ai — 2017 (Series)

Lilo & Stitch (2002)

  • Director: Chris Sanders, Dean DeBlois
  • Starring: Chris Sanders, Daveigh Chase, Tia Carrere
  • Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Drama, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime: 85 minutes

In the film, a young Hawaiian girl named Lilo is struggling to adjust after the death of her parents. One day, she finds a strange creature in the forest and takes him home, naming him Stitch.

Lilo tries to teach Stitch about life on Earth, but he doesn’t quite fit in. Meanwhile, the government is looking for Stitch, thinking he is a weapon created by a mad scientist.

Lilo and Stitch must find a way to stop the government from getting their hands on him while also trying to keep him out of trouble.

Stitch! The Movie (2003)

  • Director: Tony Craig, Robert Gannaway
  • Starring: Chris Sanders, Daveigh Chase, Kevin McDonald
  • Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime: 68 minutes

The movie picks up where the original film left off, with Stitch adjusting to life on Earth.

Lilo is busy preparing for a hula competition, but when Stitch causes trouble, she gets put in charge of watching him.

Meanwhile, an evil scientist named Dr. Hämsterviel escapes from prison and hatches a plan to capture all of the Experiment 626 creatures, including Stitch.

Lilo and Stitch must find a way to stop Hämsterviel and rescue the other Experiments before it’s too late.

Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch (2005)

  • Director: Tony Craig, Robert Gannaway
  • Starring: Chris Sanders, Daveigh Chase, Tia Carrere
  • Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime: 72 minutes

In the sequel, Stitch starts having glitches and Lilo is worried that he is going to be taken away from her.

She takes him to see the other Experiments, hoping they can help him, but when Stitch causes more trouble, Lilo gets angry with him.

Meanwhile, Hämsterviel hatches a new plan to clone Stitch and take over the world.

Lilo and Stitch must find a way to stop him before it’s too late.

Leroy & Stitch (2006)

  • Director: Tony Craig, Robert Gannaway
  • Starring: Chris Sanders, Daveigh Chase, Kevin McDonald
  • Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime: 77 minutes

In the final movie, Lilo and Stitch are captured by the Galactic Federation and taken to a prison planet.

There, they meet a man named Leroy who looks exactly like Stitch.

Leroy is actually a clone of Stitch, created by Hämsterviel as part of his plan to take over the world.

Now, Lilo and Stitch must find a way to escape from the prison planet and stop Hämsterviel once and for all.

The Origin of Stitch (2005) (Short Film)

  • Director: Tony Craig, Robert Gannaway
  • Starring: Chris Sanders, Daveigh Chase, Kevin McDonald
  • Genre: Animation, Short, Family, Sci-Fi
  • Runtime: 6 minutes

This short film tells the story of how Stitch was created by a mad scientist named Dr. Jumba Jookiba.

Jumba created Stitch as a weapon, but when he was captured by the Galactic Federation, Stitch was supposed to be destroyed.

Lilo and Stitch saved him, and now he is trying to adjust to life on Earth.

The Lilo & Stitch franchise has been praised for its originality, heart, and humor. The movies are enjoyable for both children and adults, and the characters have become fan favorites. If you’re looking for a fun and unique movie franchise, look no further than Lilo & Stitch.

How to Watch Lilo and Stitch Movies in Chronological Order

  1. Lilo & Stitch â€” 2002
  2. Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch â€” 2005
  3. The Origin of Stitch â€” 2005 (Short Film)
  4. Stitch! The Movie â€” 2003
  5. Lilo & Stitch: The Series â€” 2003–2006 (Series)
  6. Leroy & Stitch â€” 2006

Lilo and Stitch Series in Order

Lilo & Stitch: The Series â€” 2003 – 2006

This animated series picks up where the 2002 Walt Disney film ended and follows the further adventures of Experiment 626, Dr. Jumba Jookiba’s beloved creation, who is now Lilo’s alien pal Stitch.

When submerged in water, the 5 previous 625 experiments are reactivated and, like Stitch, each has its own terrible talent. Lilo’s and Stitch’s goal is to rescue Stitch’s siblings before they fall into the hands of criminals and redirect them to productive lives.

The series ended on July 29, 2006, after airing 65 episodes in two seasons.

Stitch! (2008–2015)

The sequel film to Lilo & Stitch is a TV series, which aired from October 20, 2002, until June 26, 2004, on the Disney Channel. It follows Yuna Kamihara, a Japanese girl who takes the place of Lilo Pelekai as Stitch’s best friend and is set on Izayoi Island in Okinawa’s Ryukyu Islands.

The series was animated by Japanese studio Madhouse and produced by Walt Disney Television Animation. The series is notable for being the first show in the franchise to be animated entirely outside of the United States.

Stitch & Ai (2017–2018)

After Stitch is accidentally cloned, his clone named “Ai” ends up in the care of a girl named Yuki in Tokyo, Japan. Unlike Stitch, who is rebellious and mischievous, Ai is kind-hearted and obedient.

The series was animated by Japanese studio MAPPA and aired on TV Tokyo from April 3, 2017, to March 26, 2018.

Lilo & Stitch is a popular movie, and the main character, Stitch, is very endearing. Many fans buy merchandise, such as badges, keychains, and lanyards, to express their obsession. 

Badges are small and delicate, keychains are practical and beautiful, and custom lanyards are unique and beautiful. You can bookmark these products or give them to other followers to build friendships.

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