“Lilo & Stitch” was created as an animated story set on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi, but the live‑action remake was actually filmed on Oʻahu, Hawaii.

Quick Scoop: Where was Lilo & Stitch filmed?

For the live‑action 2025 movie “Lilo & Stitch”:

  • The main filming took place on Oʻahu, Hawaii, USA.
  • Many “small town” scenes were filmed in Haleʻiwa on Oʻahu’s North Shore, used as Lilo’s hometown.
  • Beach and surf moments were shot at Makaha Beach , famous for its strong waves and surf culture.
  • Iconic Hawaii visuals include Waikīkī Beach and views of Diamond Head State Monument in Honolulu.
  • Production also used spots around Kaneohe , Waikīkī , and Hawaii Film Studio in Honolulu as bases and additional locations.

If you’re asking about the original 2002 animated film , it wasn’t physically “filmed” on location, but its story is set on the island of Kauaʻi , which inspired the backgrounds and setting.

Simple location table

Version Place in story Real-world location used
2002 animated film Island home of Lilo & Nani Inspired by Kauaʻi, Hawaii (setting only, no live filming)
2025 live-action film Lilo’s hometown & beaches Oʻahu, Hawaii – mainly Haleʻiwa, Makaha Beach, Waikīkī, Diamond Head area, Kaneohe, Hawaii Film Studio

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