‘Incredibles 3,’ ‘Lilo & Stitch 2’ Set 2028 Release Dates

Disney has added “Incredibles 3” and “Lilo & Stitch 2” to the release calendar for summer 2028.

A live-action “Lilo & Stitch” sequel will open on May 26 followed the third “Incredibles” installment on June 16, Disney’s incoming CEO Josh D’Amaro announced on Wednesday’s shareholder call.

“Incredibles 3” will be directed by Peter Sohn (“Elemental”), marking the first entry without franchise veteran Brad Bird at the helm. However the Pixar veteran will remain involved as a screenwriter and producer. Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter and Samuel L. Jackson have led the voice cast of the first two films. Plot details for the threequel haven’t been confirmed but the first chapter revolves around a superhero couple, Bob and Helen Parr, also known as Mr. Incredible and Elastigirl, who attempt to live a normal suburban life with their three children after the government bans superpowers. In the sequel, the Parr family tries to restore the public’s trust in masked vigilantes as a new cybercriminal threatens mankind. The original film was successful with $630 million at the worldwide box office while the second became a juggernaut with $1.24 billion worldwide.

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In the case of “Lilo & Stitch 2,” Disney hasn’t shared any details about the cast, director or storyline. Chris Sanders, who co-wrote and directed the 2002 animated movie, will write the sequel and again lend his voice as Stitch. Dean Fleischer Camp helmed the remake, which was planned as a straight-to-streaming release. After pivoting to theatrical, “Lilo & Stitch” became a theatrical sensation as one of three Hollywood movies in 2025 to surpass $1 billion globally. The first film follows an adorable blue extraterrestrial creature who crash-lands in Hawaii and gets adopted by a young girl and her older sister.