Making her film debut, Maia Kealoha steps into the role of Disney’s live-action Lilo, a spirited young girl from Hawaii who discovers Stitch and brings him into her loving family alongside her older sister Nani. The 8-year-old actress embodies the joyful and optimistic spirit of Lilo from the original film, creating a connection that resonates with fans. The original voice of Lilo in the 2002 animated version was provided by Daveigh Chase.

Returning to voice the beloved character, Chris Sanders reprises his role as the playful and energetic blue alien, Stitch. This CGI-animated version of Stitch retains the charm of his original 2D animated form, making him a delightful presence among the live-action cast.

Playing the role of Nani, Lilo’s older sister, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong takes on a significant role in her Hollywood career with this performance. Following the tragic loss of their parents, Nani becomes Lilo’s legal guardian, facing the challenges of raising her younger sister who feels isolated from the world. Sydney is also the older sister of actress Siena Agudong, known for her roles in “Sidelined: The QB and Me” and “Resident Evil.” Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original film, returns to portray a social worker in this new adaptation.

Kaipo Dudoit takes on the role of David, Nani’s boyfriend, who is portrayed as a fun-loving surfer and fire dancer. Dudoit was brought into the cast after Kahiau Machado was recast due to an incident involving a racial slur. The original voice actor for David, Jason Scott Lee, returns to play a manager at a lūʻau.

Dr. Jumba Jookiba is the eccentric scientist responsible for creating Stitch. Portrayed as a large, four-eyed alien, he arrives on Earth with Agent Pleakley to capture Stitch, yet forms an unexpected friendship with Lilo and Nani. Originally voiced by David Ogden Stiers, this live-action rendition features comedian Zach Galifianakis taking over the role.

Agent Pleakley is an alien expert on Earth, tasked with locating Stitch alongside Dr. Jumba. This one-eyed alien often finds himself in comedic situations, using disguises to blend into human society. The role, originally voiced by Kevin McDonald, is now portrayed by Billy Magnussen, who brings a fresh comedic flair to the character.

Courtney B. Vance portrays the comically named Cobra Bubbles, a federal agent on a mission to capture Stitch. In the original film, Bubbles was Lilo’s social worker, expressing concern for her well-being. In this remake, he assumes the role of the agent that the whale-headed alien Captain Gantu played in the animated version. Previously, the character was voiced by Ving Rhames, known for his roles in the “Mission: Impossible” series.

The Grand Councilwoman is the leader of the Galactic Federation who assigns Jumba and Pleakley the task of capturing Stitch. Voiced by Hannah Waddingham of “Ted Lasso” fame, this grey alien character was originally portrayed by Zoe Caldwell, maintaining her authoritative presence in the narrative.