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If your family calendar already has a section for “movies we absolutely cannot miss,” it’s time to pencil in two dates for summer 2028.
Disney has officially confirmed release dates for both Incredibles 3 and Lilo & Stitch 2, and the timing couldn’t be better for families looking to line up summer entertainment during school breaks.
Here’s everything parents should have on their radar — from when to expect these films to what’s changing behind the scenes — so you can start planning ahead.
Mark Your Calendars: Memorial Day and Mid-June
Disney CEO Josh D’Amaro announced the release dates during the company’s March 18 shareholder call, per Variety. The dates were subsequently shared on Disney and Pixar’s social media accounts.
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Lilo & Stitch 2 will arrive first, hitting theaters on May 26, 2028. That’s a Memorial Day weekend release — the unofficial kickoff to summer and a time when many families already have a few days off together.
If your kids are in school, the long weekend makes for an ideal window to catch a movie without rushing.
Incredibles 3 follows a few weeks later, landing on June 16, 2028. For many families, that falls right around the start of summer vacation, making it a natural pick for a first-week-of-freedom outing.
What Parents Should Know About Incredibles 3
The Incredibles franchise is one that many parents grew up watching themselves, which makes it a natural pick for sharing with the next generation.
The original film brought in $630 million at the worldwide box office, and the sequel was an even bigger phenomenon, earning $1.24 billion worldwide, according to Variety.
One notable change for the third installment: it will be the first Incredibles film without Brad Bird as director. Bird will remain involved as screenwriter and producer, but the directing chair passes to Peter Sohn, who is best known for Partly Cloudy, Elemental, and The Good Dinosaur.
Fan reactions to the announcement have been a mixed bag online. Some are thrilled, while others are wrestling with the long wait.
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“I’m so excited about this! But why tell us this two years in advance?” someone wrote on Instagram.
Another Instagram user captured the impatience many families might relate to: “We need to hurry and invent time travel cause I can’t wait!”
Others voiced concern about the franchise expanding.
“To be honest I’d rather see another original idea manifest into a movie for Pixar rather than another incredibles. We all know and love incredibles, but this is like doing a Cars 4,” a third Instagram user commented.
And in a comment that may resonate with parents who watched the originals in their own childhoods, one X user wrote: “Sigh ill be 24 at a theater full of kids who dont know the lore of the first and second movie.”
What Families Should Know About Lilo & Stitch 2
Lilo & Stitch 2 is positioned as the sequel to the franchise’s live-action Lilo & Stitch film, which was released in 2025.
That live-action version saw strong performance at the box office, pulling in $183 million domestically and $341 million worldwide over Memorial Day weekend in 2025 — making it the biggest Memorial Day weekend debut in history, per Variety.
That said, audience reactions were mixed. Some fans loved the live-action take, while others preferred the animated versions. If your family saw the 2025 film and enjoyed it, this sequel is a natural follow-up. If you missed it, you’ve got time to watch it at home before the sequel arrives.
The choice to release Lilo & Stitch 2 over another Memorial Day weekend mirrors the strategy that worked so well for the first live-action film. For parents, it means another long-weekend movie option right as summer begins.
Fan opinions on social media have been divided. One X user was blunt: “Why? The first one wasn’t even good! Disney is definitely out of ideas! This is honestly just sad!”
An Instagram commenter had specific story concerns: “Unless Jumba gets redemption like the original I will skip it. That was a terrible ending.”
Meanwhile, another Instagram comment offered a lighthearted warning that parents of sensitive younger viewers might want to note: “Y’all, Lilo & Stitch 2 TRAUMATIZED ME as a child that loved Stitch - viewers beware!!!”
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The two-year wait might feel long, especially once your kids catch wind of the announcements. But it also gives families time to revisit the earlier films at home and build excitement together.
If your children haven’t yet experienced either franchise, now is a great time to start — you’ve got a comfortable window before either film arrives in theaters.
