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As Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch remake prepares to hit screens, Topps is giving fans one more reason to get excited — a limited-time trading card drop that blends nostalgia, collectibles, and crossover chaos. Launching just in time for the Memorial Day weekend release, this 72-hour event taps into Stitch’s enduring popularity while reviving a fan-favorite tradition from the early 2000s.

Starting May 22 at 2 PM ET, Topps Now will open a short window for collectors to snag the exclusive Lilo & Stitch live-action cards. The base card showcases the film’s official poster, while four chase variants feature Stitch crashing iconic Disney movie scenes — a cheeky nod to Disney’s original 2002 promo campaign that saw Stitch popping into Beauty and the Beast, Aladdin, Snow White, and Cinderella. The chase cards come in serially numbered tiers: /99, /50, /25, /10, /5, and the coveted 1-of-1.

Prices range depending on quantity, with a single card priced at $16 and bulk tiers offering discounts — down to $10 per card when purchasing a bundle of 20. Once the 72 hours are up, the window closes, reinforcing the "now or never" urgency that has made Topps Now drops a favorite among modern collectors.

This isn’t Topps’ first rodeo with Disney. In the last year alone, they’ve rolled out timed drops for characters across Disney, Pixar, Marvel, and Star Wars universes — from Mickey and Buzz to Spidey and Vader. Stitch, though, holds a special place. He’s not just another character — he’s a pop culture disruptor. And this time, he’s doing what he does best: showing up uninvited in someone else’s story.

The crossover card concept isn’t new to fans of the franchise. The original animated movie used the same gag, with Stitch gleefully photobombing classic Disney scenes in trailers and ads. It was self-aware, absurd, and memorable — everything that helped define Stitch’s chaotic charm and helped him evolve from a rogue experiment into one of Disney’s most beloved mascots.

Beyond his own movies and TV series, Stitch has made appearances in crossover episodes with Kim Possible, The Proud Family, Recess, and American Dragon: Jake Long. He’s also featured heavily across Disney theme parks worldwide, making him one of the studio’s most enduring non-princess characters.

The live-action film itself is being positioned as a much-needed win for Disney, which has faced mixed results with recent remakes. Early reactions to Lilo & Stitch have been mostly positive, with fans welcoming a cast that includes Zach Galifianakis, Courtney B. Vance, Hannah Waddingham, and Tia Carrere. And with Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning as the only major competition, Disney may finally have a clear lane to box office success.

But even as ticket sales ramp up, tie-ins like this Topps set serve as a reminder that Lilo & Stitch was never just a one-movie wonder. It’s a brand, a cultural fixture, and — especially with Stitch at the center — a collector’s dream.

The cards will only be available through Topps for 72 hours, so fans and collectors have until May 25 to make their move. Whether you’re in it for the art, the chase, or just a bit of nostalgia, it’s safe to say: Stitch is back, and he’s bringing a few friends.