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Maia Kealoha is building her Disney career as the Lilo & Stitch star has been cast in another movie from the studio. The casting news comes as Kealoha prepares to reprise her role as Lilo in the sequel to the 2025 comedy-drama, which is slated to hit theaters in 2028.
According to Deadlinethe rising Disney star has reportedly joined the cast of Stolen Wishes, a new live-action movie. The Disney project is being written and directed by Joe Nussbaum, best known for Just Add Magic, Will vs. The Future, and Upside-Down Magic. Although Kealoha is reported to lead the live-action, Disney has not confirmed her involvement and has declined to comment.
Furthermore, details about Stolen Wishes remain undisclosed, as neither its storyline nor additional cast details have been announced. The movie also doesn’t have a confirmed release date. The reported casting, however, has added another Disney project to the actress’ career.
From a breakout debut to a growing Hollywood career
Maia Kealoha made her feature-film debut as Lilo Pelekai in the 2025 hit Disney live-action adaptation of Lilo & Stitch by Dean Fleischer Camp. The movie went on to become a billion-dollar box-office hit as it grossed $1.038 billion worldwide. This success also introduced the young Hawaiian actress to the global audience that year.
Apart from the Disney movie, Kealoha also appeared alongside Dave Bautista and Jason Momoa in Prime Video’s The Wrecking Crew. She played Lani Hale, the daughter of the disciplined Navy SEAL James Hale (Bautista) and the niece of Jonny Hale (Momoa). Kealoha also guest-starred in an episode of Electric Bloom.
Apart from these, her upcoming project includes Lilo & Scratch, where she voiced Lilo. This short animated movie is scheduled to release in theaters on November 25, 2026, playing exclusively before the upcoming Disney movie Hexed. Moreover, she is set to star in Nutmeg & Mistletoe as Alma. The Christmas comedy feature is scheduled to release in theaters on December 25, 2026.
Kealoha will next be seen in Lilo & Stitch 2, which will arrive in theaters on May 26, 2028.