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Disney Announces New Short Movie "Lilo & Scratch", Sets Release Date
Disney announced Friday a new short movie at Annecy: “Lilo Scratch.”
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Variety
· Jun 26, 2026
Disney Spotlights ‘Hexed’ at Annecy, Announces New Short ‘Lilo & Scratch’ – Still Starring Stitch
Disney announced Friday a new short at Annecy: “Lilo Scratch.” “For the first time in five years, we have a new theatrical short,” said director Fawn Veerasunthorn, adding: “We are in this room because every single one of us loves animation.” It takes place shortly after the first film, and everyone’s favorite troublemaker Stitch []
ABC7 New York
· Jun 26, 2026
Disney announces new animated short 'Lilo & Scratch' to debut in theaters this November
Happy 626 Day! Disney Animation has announced an all-new short, Lilo Scratch, debuting in theaters this November with Disney's upcoming animated feature, Hexed. Stitch may have finally met his match when Lilo brings home a mischievous new cat!
That Park Place
· Jul 5, 2026
Apathetic To Disney’s ‘Hexed’? Lilo & Stitch Has a Short Solution
Disney is bringing together a new animated feature and a familiar franchise when Hexed arrives in theaters. Before the film begins, audiences will see Lilo Scratch, a new animated short connected to the Lilo Stitch franchise. The pairing gives Disney a way to introduce a new original story while also including characters that [] The post Apathetic To Disney’s ‘Hexed’? Lilo Stitch Has a Short Solution appeared first on That Park Place.
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Related coverage for "Disney Announces New Short Movie "Lilo & Scratch", Sets Release Date": Variety — Disney Spotlights ‘Hexed’ at Annecy, Announces New Short ‘Lilo & Scratch’ – Still Starring Stitch. ABC7 New York — Disney announces new animated short 'Lilo & Scratch' to debut in theaters this November . That Park Place — Apathetic To Disney’s ‘Hexed’? Lilo & Stitch Has a Short Solution. CNET — You Can Finally Preorder GTA 6. ComicBook.com — Star Wars Kicks Off New Jedi Era With New Anime Series Trailer – Watch Now. The Hollywood Reporter — Paramount Nabs ‘Harry Potter,’ ‘Fantastic Beasts’ in Exclusive TV Licensing Deal