Disney Announces Summer 2028 Lineup: 'Incredibles 3' and 'Lilo & Stitch 2' Set for Release

The highly anticipated sequels will hit theaters in June and May 2028, respectively.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 2:02pm

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Disney has revealed the release dates for two major upcoming films in its Summer 2028 lineup - 'Incredibles 3' will premiere on June 16, 2028, while a live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' sequel is set to open on May 26, 2028. 'Incredibles 3' will be directed by Peter Sohn, marking the first entry in the franchise without Brad Bird at the helm, though he will remain involved as a screenwriter and producer. Details on the 'Lilo & Stitch' sequel's cast and storyline have not yet been shared.

Why it matters

The Incredibles and Lilo & Stitch franchises are beloved by Disney fans, and the announcement of new sequels has generated significant excitement. These films are expected to be major box office draws and continue the success of the previous installments, which were both critical and commercial hits.

The details

Disney shared the release date announcements for 'Incredibles 3' and 'Lilo & Stitch 2' on their official Instagram account. 'Incredibles 3' will see the return of the original voice cast, including Craig T. Nelson, Holly Hunter, and Samuel L. Jackson. While plot details have not been confirmed, the first two Incredibles films followed the Parr family as they navigated life with superpowers after the government banned them. In the sequel, the family worked to restore public trust in masked vigilantes as they faced a new cybercriminal threat. For the 'Lilo & Stitch' sequel, Chris Sanders, who co-wrote and directed the 2002 animated original, will write the new film and reprise his role as the voice of Stitch. The live-action remake of 'Lilo & Stitch' was initially planned as a straight-to-streaming release before pivoting to theaters, where it became a box office success in 2025.

  • Disney announced the release dates on March 19, 2026.
  • Incredibles 3 is set to premiere on June 16, 2028.
  • Lilo & Stitch 2 is scheduled for release on May 26, 2028.

The players

Peter Sohn

The director of Incredibles 3, marking the first entry in the franchise without Brad Bird at the helm, though Bird will remain involved as a screenwriter and producer.

Chris Sanders

The co-writer and director of the 2002 animated Lilo & Stitch film, who will write the sequel and reprise his role as the voice of Stitch.

Craig T. Nelson

The voice actor who has led the cast of the Incredibles films as Mr. Incredible.

Holly Hunter

The voice actor who has led the cast of the Incredibles films as Elastigirl.

Samuel L. Jackson

The voice actor who has led the cast of the Incredibles films as Frozone.

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What’s next

Disney has not yet shared any additional details about the plots or casting for Incredibles 3 or Lilo & Stitch 2, but fans can expect more information to be released in the coming months as the films move closer to their respective release dates.

The takeaway

The announcements of Incredibles 3 and Lilo & Stitch 2 demonstrate Disney's continued commitment to developing sequels to its beloved animated franchises, which have proven to be both critically acclaimed and commercially successful. Fans of these iconic characters can look forward to new adventures in the summer of 2028.