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Disney Announces “Lilo & Scratch” Short, “Hexed” Film 2026

6/26/2026

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Disney Debuts Shorts

Disney announced at Annecy that the short “Lilo & Scratch” will debut on November 25, 2026 alongside “Hexed.”
The short features Chris Sanders as Stitch, Maia Kealoha as Lilo, and blends hand-drawn with 3D animation.
Hexed follows teen Billie who discovers magical powers, enters Hexe, and meets characters voiced by Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry.
Both titles will stream on Disney+ in early 2027, marking Disney’s first new short in five years.

Summary

Disney Showcases Shorts

Veerasunthorn said the short’s return is a “true north” goal that reflects the team’s love for animation.
Malcom Pierce described the Lilo & Scratch chase as wild, chaotic mayhem that defines Stitch’s character.
Hand highlighted Hexed’s core as a mother-daughter love story that uses witch persecution to mirror Billie’s feelings.
Beef Roger Crummchuk appears in the film as a magical-style drinker, adding edge.

Summary

Stitch Battles Scratch

Daveigh Chase, original Lilo voice, died 10 days before the Annecy presentation on June 26 2026.
The short features Scratch, an alien cat that shoots lasers, Pudge, a weather-controlling fish, and a kitchen fight where Stitch reverts to his four-armed alien form while Scratch sprouts extra arms to outmatch him.
The animation blends scanned 2002 backgrounds with new paintings and hints at AI involvement, though no AI tools are credited.

History

Historical Context

Disney’s 2002 animated Lilo & Stitch, directed by Chris Sanders and Dean DeBlois, earned about $273 million worldwide and launched a $7.9 billion franchise. The 2025 live-action/CGI remake later topped $1 billion, proving the brand’s box-office power. At Annecy, Disney unveiled the shorts Lilo & Scratch and Hexed, using legacy voice talent and AI tools to extend that profitability.

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Disney Debuts Shorts

Disney announced at Annecy that the short “Lilo & Scratch” will debut on November 25, 2026 alongside “Hexed.”
The short features Chris Sanders as Stitch, Maia Kealoha as Lilo, and blends hand-drawn with 3D animation.
Hexed follows teen Billie who discovers magical powers, enters Hexe, and meets characters voiced by Tracey Ullman and Stephen Fry.
Both titles will stream on Disney+ in early 2027, marking Disney’s first new short in five years.

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