Disney is moving forward with a live-action sequel to “Lilo & Stitch,” with “Lilo & Stitch” co-creator and voice of Stitch, Chris Sanders, set to direct. Both outlets report that Sanders will take the director’s seat for the forthcoming sequel, making this his first time directing the franchise in this capacity. The news comes as Disney’s 2024 live-action remake draws on strong box office performance, which both sources cite as a major factor in the franchise’s continuation. Variety notes that the first live-action remake became the biggest Memorial Day weekend opening in box office history and was Hollywood’s first billion-dollar movie of the year. The Hollywood Reporter similarly frames the project as building on the success of the original live-action film, described as a $1 billion hit. While the outlets focus on Sanders’ involvement and the franchise’s commercial impact, neither provides additional details in the excerpts about casting, production timeline, or plot specifics. The available information centers on Sanders’ confirmation as director for “Lilo & Stitch 2.”