With the live-action remake of “Lilo & Stitch” set to begin streaming on Disney+ September 3, 2025, viewers may wonder where some of the movie’s most iconic scenes were filmed. Unlike the original 2002 animated film, which was set on the Hawaiian island of Kauai, the 2025 version features the breathtaking island of Oahu as its backdrop. Get to know the neighborhoods featured in "Lilo & Stitch" and browse homes for sale in these cinematic areas.

Watch as Chad Takesue, chief operating officer for Locations, gives an Oahu real estate market update to Hawaii News Now Sunrise host Howard Dicus in August 2025.

The Oahu real estate market continues to show stable seasonal patterns in July 2025. Even with muted market activity stemming from concerns around affordability and economic uncertainty, leading indicators point to steady, sustainable conditions. Sales are following typical trends, median prices are flat, and there is continued demand—albeit stronger for homes than condos.

Kaka‘ako’s vibrant evolution continues with the introduction of Kahuina, a transformative mixed-use development from developer Stanford Carr. Kahuina will be located in Block C, one of nine blocks in the Kaiāuluʻo Kaka’ako Master Plan by Kamehameha Schools. Bounded by Cooke, Auahi, Coral and Pohukaina Streets, this new development is set to be a key landmark in the Kaka'ako neighborhood.