Main Voice Cast and Character Roles
The Lilo and Stitch cartoon series features a principal voice cast led by Daveigh Chase as Lilo Pelekai and Chris Sanders as the voice of Stitch, the alien experiment 626. The series expands the original 2002 film cast by adding new recurring characters and supporting roles across multiple seasons and spin-offs, with casting choices tied directly to the production studios and platform partners.
Daveigh Chase originated the role of Lilo in the 2002 film and continued voicing the character in subsequent animated projects, while Chris Sanders provided the vocal performance for Stitch across the franchise. Additional cast members include Tia Carrere as Nani Pelekai and David Ogden Stiers as Jumba Jookiba in the original film, with later series and projects updating the ensemble for new storylines and platforms.
Production Companies, Studios, and Platforms
Walt Disney Animation Studios produced the original 2002 Lilo & Stitch film, with the series and related cartoon projects developed under Disney Television Animation and distributed through Disney's streaming and broadcast networks. The franchise relies on Disney's internal production pipeline, which coordinates voice casting, animation studios, and platform placement to maintain continuity across films, series, and digital releases.
Disney+ serves as the primary streaming home for Lilo and Stitch cartoon content, including the original film, the series, and related projects, while Disney Channel and Disney Junior handle broadcast premieres for new animated series. The franchise's production and distribution strategy reflects Disney's broader approach to managing legacy intellectual property through its owned studios and streaming infrastructure.
Franchise Timeline, Rankings, and Financial Context
The original Lilo & Stitch film grossed over $273 million worldwide and became one of Disney's notable animated franchises, spawning sequels, a television series, and direct-to-video projects that expanded the cartoon cast and storylines. The franchise ranks among Disney's long-running animated properties, with its characters and voice actors reprising roles across multiple platforms and formats over two decades.
Disney's animated features division continues to manage the Lilo and Stitch property as part of its broader catalog, with the franchise's financial performance tracked alongside other major Disney Animation releases. The ongoing relevance of the cartoon cast and characters is supported by streaming viewership data and merchandise revenue, which contribute to the property's standing within Disney's portfolio of intellectual assets.