'Lilo & Stitch' star Maia Kealoha riding the wave of 2025's #1 movie as it hits another box office milestone
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HOLLYWOOD, LOS ANGELES — As we find ourselves six weeks into the summer movie season, the live-action adaptation of “Lilo & Stitch” has been a smashing success since its premiere. It’s on track to cross the billion-dollar milestone at the box office!

And for the film’s young star, Maia Kealoha, the movie has been a blessing.

“Playing her was a tremendous honor. She’s a beloved character in Hawaii, and this role has profoundly changed my life because I never imagined I’d land it. This is such a monumental achievement for me, and I couldn’t be happier!” shared Kealoha.

Kealoha intends to continue her acting journey, having just wrapped up a film alongside Jason Momoa and Dave Bautista. And her portrayal of “Lilo” is not concluding anytime soon. We’ve received exciting news from “Stitch” himself that a sequel is already in the works!

“My gosh. It was amazing!” said Kealoha.

This 8-year-old phenom exudes nothing but confidence. Maia believed in herself when we first met her at the “Moana 2” premiere in Hawaii, about six months before “Lilo & Stitch” was released. She told us she made plans at a very young age.

“Well, fun fact – when I was a little kid at 5 years old, I did this little pageant,” said Kealoha.

Not long after that pageant, she won the role of “Lilo.” And things have only gotten better. But as for paying attention to things like box office? Not so much.

“Every week, my mom (is), like, ‘You have made $1,000!’ And I’m, like, yeah!” said Kealoha.

And this little go-getter would say yes to playing “Lilo” again if the sequel does well.

Kealoha says she plans to read, surf and dance hula this summer.

Meanwhile, she hopes families return for more viewings of her summer hit!

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