Leroy & Stitch

After rewatching the original Lilo and stitch movie, the Sequels and the tv series, I decided to complete my stitch binge watch with the finale movie. As a kid I was obsessed with the world of stitch and all of the creative aliens and of course the Pokémon lover in me was thrilled when i saw there were so many experiments besides stitch with such a wide array of superpowers and gimmicks. I would print out pictures of each experiment and create my own logbook with drawings and profiles on each cousin. Funny enough I never was able to watch the show in its entirety, so everything I knew about stitches cousins came from a handful of episodes, the Stitch sequel and this movie. Let me just say that I must have paused this movie as a kid at least a 1000 times, trying to take pictures of every experiment with my kodak disposable camera. I wanted to capture the image of every experiment, because at the time there wasn't much merchandise or even info on each one and I was obsessed enough to do it myself. Ironically Lilo also has a similar book filled with pictures and info on the cousins, which this movie gives a lot of screentime to, making this world feel so much more alive. On rewatch, I felt such a surge of nostalgia, not just for the movie itself but for each experiment that I had just seen in the tv series, which made me feel rewarded for knowing all their names and powers. The movie's story takes place after the tv series, with each experiment being rehabilitated. The main cast of characters are all back, with each keeping their likeable personalities, however they are now forced to break up their family, with each character being given a new opportunity in space leaving Lilo behind on Hawaii. This sad subplot actually was very effective after watching the series and seeing how close they had all become as a family, thankfully this split does not last long. The villains from the tv series also return in all of their glory, with hamsterviel finally proving he is a threat to the galaxy by creating an evil clone of stich called Leroy who takes over the title. Leroy himself is not given a personality besides being evil, but his menace as well as funny evil moments make up for that. Surprisingly we get some villain redemption arcs in this movie, with the former Captain Gantu, who has been humiliated repeatedly in the tv show to the point you feel sorry for him, finally he completes his character arc by abandoning his evil ways and becoming a hero. Because he is my favorite character, this made me very happy. On top of that his sidekick 625 is given a name "Reuben" and also helps Lilo to save the day, while stitch is absent. The comedy is golden in this movie with so many laugh out loud moments which still hold up for me as an adult. The animation is very nice to look at, keeping its consistency with the original movie and the tv series. The action is truly special in this film, because it just feels so vibrant and energetic. The best part of the movie of course is the avenger's endgame moment, where all of stitches cousins are pitted against the Leroy clone army, which is done in spectacular fashion. There is so much going on in the chaos that you need to rewind to catch every detail of the battle. Lastly the heroes save the day with the good old song from the first movie, "Aloha Oe" that by the end of the performance always leaves me with a big dumb smile on my face, as the "Ohana" is finally saved, ending with a big group family picture that serves as a perfectly sweet ending to the franchise. The movie is still a fun watch, showing affection for Hawaiian culture and being a great sci-fi comedy. After watching the tv series, i can say that you do not need to watch every single episode to enjoy this movie, but watching a few will definitely enhance your enjoyment of seeing each experiment. All of these years later I still see this film more than just a movie spinoff to a Disney channel tv show, I see it as a grand finale of epic proportions, that also completed every single character's story with a ribbon on top. I know there was an anime that continued the story of stitch, but for me this is the true ending to this delightful world of hula dancing aliens.

In this animation, the villain Dr. Von Hamstervial (Jeff Bennett) breaks out of prison and immediately begins work on a devious new creation: "Leroy", who looks like the gentle alien Stitch and is sent to Earth to destroy everything in his life. Path. To defeat the mad doctor and his wacky experiment, young Lilo (Daveigh Chase) must reunite with Stitch and his other extraterrestrial friends; unfortunately, the only thing that can stop Leroy is a performance by Elvis himself.

Very cute and cuddly like all the drawings in the franchise... I skip the action part (and there are many scenes of escapes and explosions), I really like the jokes, I love that skinny one with 1 eye, and the big one, but the duo, Lilo and Stitch are cuties personified...

I cannot believe I have never seen this movie! I put it on as something simple to watch why I play on my iPhone. I love stitch. This was such a cute movie. I would definitely recommend it for any age. I started looking up more details on the characters on google. Did you know Lilo is autistic? I had no idea! It makes this movie and her character even cuter! I believe it said this movie is 21 years old. My 15 year old were debating on what came first this movie or Pokémon. Because of similarities and it ends up being Pokémon is 27/28 years old. So my daughter won that argument. I would definitely watch this Disney movie again! Stitch is the best!

A pointless fourth film from the 'Lilo & Stitch' franchise.

While still not absolutely terrible, 'Leroy & Stitch' isn't one that's worth watching. Not helped by a plot that is all over the place, the new characters also fail to bring any intrigue with them. I do appreciate a follow-up on the ending of 'Stitch! The Movie', at least.

Cast-wise, it's decent to hear Daveigh Chase back as Lilo while Jeff Bennett and Rob Paulsen do fine jobs as Dr. Hämsterviel and Reuben. The rest, e.g. Tia Carrere (Nani), all take a backseat.

I guess they were due a wholly bad film eventually, still pleasing that none of them are truly horrific though.

"Leroy & Stitch," the third sequel in the Lilo & Stitch franchise, serves as both a conclusion to the animated series and a farewell to the beloved characters fans have grown to cherish. The film follows Lilo as she helps Stitch, Jumba, and Pleakley find new roles in the Galactic Federation, just as a new threat-Leroy, an evil Stitch clone-emerges. The film doubles down on sci-fi antics, with an emphasis on action, interstellar battles, and the return of Stitch's many "cousins." While the plot is a bit crowded, it still retains the warm themes of ohana (family) that define the series.

Compared to its predecessors, Leroy & Stitch leans heavily on spectacle rather than emotional depth. The original film's charm came from its grounded storytelling and emotional resonance, while the sequels have progressively moved toward a more formulaic, episodic structure. That said, this installment offers satisfying closure to long-running character arcs, particularly Stitch's evolution from a destructive experiment to a true hero. The final scenes are packed with callbacks and cameos that reward longtime viewers.

As for whether the franchise is getting better or worse, Leroy & Stitch lands somewhere in the middle. It lacks the emotional power of the original and the freshness of the first sequel (Stitch! The Movie), but it fares better than Lilo & Stitch 2, which struggled with tonal consistency. It's a serviceable, energetic finale that prioritizes fan service and action over storytelling nuance. Not groundbreaking, but for fans, it's a fun, fitting goodbye. Would you like a numerical rating or a visual summary to go with the review?