South Africa; Johannesburg, 13 May 2025: Fans the world over are eagerly anticipating the release of “Lilo & Stitch” – a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic – on Friday 23 May 2025 in cinemas. The family-adventure tells the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family.
Stitch On The Loose!
To celebrate, Disney Africa with VISA and Woolworths are unleashing the mischievous alien upon South Africa, with Experiment 626 (a.k.a. Stitch) appearing at locations across the country, from landmarks to well-known public spaces, and even rugby matches.
Kicking off this week on 947’s Anele and the Club, listeners will be tasked to be on the lookout for Stitch as he moves across the country, all to stand a chance to win family tickets of four to the South Africa Special Event Screening of Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” in Johannesburg. To enter, follow the action on air and on socials using the hashtag #StitchOnTheLoose and tagging @DisneyinAfrica and @947 on Facebook as well as @DisneyAfrica and @947 on Instagram.
Ohana Means Family
In the film, Stitch embarks on a journey from alien outsider to a beloved family member, validating the importance of ‘ohana: that a family can be comprised of more than just blood relatives and that no one gets left behind. From the 19th of May, Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” is celebrating all things ‘ohana, again on 947, with Visa and Woolworths on 947. Listeners and fans will be able to share their own family moments to stand a chance to win a trip for four to Hawaii and a R10 000.00 Woolworths voucher. Furthermore, listeners get double entry into the draw if they are a VISA card holder.
Binge To Catch Up
Disney+ is the home of all things “Lilo & Stitch” with the animated films “Lilo & Stitch”, “Lilo & Stitch: Stitch Has A Glitch”, “Leroy & Stitch”, “Stitch! The Movie” as well as both seasons of “Lilo & Stitch: The Series” now streaming.
Continue The Adventure
Fans can be immersed in the fun and mayhem of “Lilo & Stitch” with an array of classic Stitch and live action products to choose from. The expansive assortment of merchandise, now in retailers nationwide, categories include accessories and apparel, plush, toys, travel, jewellery, collectibles, games and puzzles, books and much more.
Highlighted products include Stitch live-action and Disney Classics Stitch (Scent and Sound) Plush, an assortment of Disney’s Stitch Squishmallow, Lego® Disney’s “Stitch Beach House”, Disney Stitch 1961 VW Bug and a host of collectible figurines. Aside from toys, there are also Stitch apparel and accessories at leading retailers from t-shirts to hoodies, bags and Pandora charms.
“Lilo & Stitch” will crash into cinemas nationwide from 23 May 2025, presented by VISA and Woolworths.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Instagram: @DisneyAfrica
Facebook: @DisneyinAfrica
Hashtag: #StitchOnTheLoose #DisneyAfrica
About “Lilo & Stitch”
A live-action reimagining of Disney’s 2002 animated classic, “Lilo & Stitch” is the wildly funny and touching story of a lonely Hawaiian girl and the fugitive alien who helps to mend her broken family. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp, the Oscar®-nominated filmmaker behind the animated feature film “Marcel the Shell with Shoes On,” the film stars Maia Kealoha, Sydney Elizebeth Agudong, Billy Magnussen, Tia Carrere, Hannah Waddingham, Chris Sanders, with Courtney B. Vance, and Zach Galifianakis. “Lilo & Stitch” is produced by Jonathan Eirich and Dan Lin, with Tom Peitzman and Ryan Halprin serving as executive producers.
“Lilo & Stitch” will open in cinemas nationwide from 23 May 2025, presented by VISA and Woolworths.
About The Walt Disney Company EMEA:
The Walt Disney Company has been in Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA) for over 90 years and employs thousands across the region. Between Disneyland Paris and its other iconic brands, including Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, National Geographic, 20th Century Studios and ESPN, The Walt Disney Company EMEA entertains, informs and inspires millions of consumers in more than 130 countries through the power of unparalleled storytelling. Disney+, the company’s direct-to-consumer streaming service, is currently available in 85 markets across EMEA.