Kurt Humphreys

Kurt Humphreys has been quietly shaping some of the most buzzworthy animated films of the past few years. Seriously, check out his track record: Lilo & Stitch (2025), Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022), and The Lion King (2019). Those aren’t just movies—they’re cultural moments. You’ve got the classic Disney magic, sure, but somehow, each project he touches ends up feeling just a little bit fresher, a little bit weirder (in the best way), and honestly, more fun. Lilo & Stitch (2025) is set to bring back all the zany chaos of the original, but with this new wave of animation that somehow makes you forget you’re watching cartoons. You can expect the familiar beats—Stitch being a lovable menace, Lilo’s oddball charm, that Hawaiian setting that just makes you want to book a flight. But Humphreys has a knack for wringing out the emotional gut punches, too. This isn’t just nostalgia-bait; it’s got legit heart. Chip 'n Dale: Rescue Rangers (2022) was a wild ride—meta, packed with references, and way smarter than it had any right to be. Humphreys helped steer it away from lazy reboots and into this clever, self-aware comedy that worked for kids and adults (yeah, even the ones pretending they’re only watching because of their kids). And then there’s The Lion King (2019). People had opinions, but you can’t deny it looked jaw-dropping. Humphreys clearly gets how to balance reverence for the classics with a push for the new. He’s one of those behind-the-scenes folks who’s got a proper feel for what makes a story stick with you, long after the credits roll.