Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Sequel Taps a Disney Legend To Direct

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After making over a billion dollars at the global box office, Disney's live-action Lilo & Stitch remake proved beyond a shadow of a doubt that there was still demand for reimaginings of the House of Mouse's many classics. Because of that widespread success, Disney quickly greenlit a sequel, and according to a new report, the first major step it's taking is one that will make hardcore fans of everyone's favorite little blue troublemaker very happy. Just months after it was revealed that he'd be taking on a more hands-on role with Lilo & Stitch 2 as a writer, it has now been confirmed that legendary filmmaker Chris Sanders, who both co-created the IP and has voiced the character of Stitch since his inception, will direct the next chapter in Lilo (Maia Kealoha) and Stitch's story. Naturally, it is also expected that Sanders will also be reprising his role as Stitch for the sequel.

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