Disney Spotlights ‘Hexed’ at Annecy, Announces New Short ‘Lilo & Scratch’
Disney’s Annecy 2026 reveal stirs nostalgia with *Lilo & Stitch* short and *Hexed* teaser
📍 How it ended
Disney spotlighted new animation projects at Annecy 2026, including fresh footage from *Hexed* and the announcement of a theatrical short titled *Lilo & Scratch*. Coverage of the announcements ended without updates on further development or release details.
Epilogue added 42d ago, after coverage quieted.
Where it stands
The Walt Disney Company used the Annecy International Animation Festival to spotlight two major projects: a new theatrical short titled *Lilo & Scratch*, featuring the original *Lilo & Stitch* voice cast, and fresh footage from its upcoming film *Hexed*. Footage from *Hexed*—Disney’s first animated film since *Wish*—was unveiled alongside the short, generating early buzz for its visual style and premise.
Coverage from outlets including *Variety*, *Deadline*, and *Animation Magazine* emphasizes the strategic move to capitalize on *Lilo & Stitch*’s enduring popularity, with *TheWrap* and *Polygon* noting the short’s potential to bridge the gap between the 2025 film and any future sequels. *Inside the Magic* highlights Disney’s surprise announcement of a theatrical *Stitch* release, suggesting a pivot from direct-to-streaming trends. Footage from *Hexed* was described as “magical” by *Yahoo*, though specifics about the plot remain scarce.
Watch for official release dates for *Lilo & Scratch* and *Hexed*, as well as potential casting details beyond Chris Sanders’ confirmed role. Fans should also monitor whether the short will tie into *Hexed*’s narrative or stand alone.
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Answered
Is *Lilo & Scratch* a sequel or standalone short?
Coverage does not yet specify whether the short will serve as a direct sequel or a standalone story, though it is confirmed to feature the original *Lilo & Stitch* voice cast.
When will *Hexed* be released?
No release date for *Hexed* has been announced; only footage was unveiled at Annecy 2026.
Will *Lilo & Scratch* be available in theaters or streaming?
The short is confirmed for a theatrical release this fall, according to multiple outlets.
Coverage (12)
- Disney Unveils New Animation Projects and First Looks at Annecy 2026 The Walt Disney Company · 45d ago
- Just One Year After $1 Billion Blockbuster, Disney Blindsides Fans With NEW 'Stitch' Theatrical Release Inside the Magic · 45d ago
- Disney announces new animated short 'Lilo & Scratch' ABC7 New York · 45d ago
- Disney announces new animated short 'Lilo & Scratch' ABC7 Los Angeles · 45d ago
- We’ve Seen the First Footage From Disney’s Magical New Movie ‘Hexed’ Yahoo · 45d ago
- Annecy: Disney Animation Unveils New Footage from'Hexed,' Announces Stitch Short Voiced by Chris Sanders Animation Magazine · 45d ago
- Stitch Has Met His Match, and It’s a Cat: Disney Unveils New “Lilo & Scratch” Short at Annecy LaughingPlace.com · 45d ago
- 'Hexed,' 'Lilo & Scratch' Short Teased By Disney's At Annecy Cartoon Brew · 45d ago
- New Animated ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Short Attached to Disney’s ‘Hexed’ This Fall TheWrap · 45d ago
- Disney is premiering a new Lilo and Stitch film this year Polygon.com · 45d ago
- Disney Unveils Fresh ‘Hexed’ Footage & Surprise Theatrical Short ‘Lilo & Scratch’ With Chris Sanders Deadline · 45d ago
- Disney Spotlights ‘Hexed’ at Annecy, Announces New Short ‘Lilo & Scratch’ Variety · 45d ago
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