Lilo & Stitch, Disney’s latest live-action remake, has already pulled in more money than the original 2002 animated film. The new remake also beat out Tom Cruise’s latest (and possibly last) Mission: Impossible film at the box office,

Are there any new scenes or characters in Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch"? Here's what's different from the 2002 animated original.

: This story was originally published March 20, 2025; it was updated on May 27, 2025 with the addition of Lilo & Stich. Following the disappointing performance of Snow White at the box office earlier this year,

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch won't have that nostalgic ending, but gives a realistic portrayal of family expectations, responsibility, and community (minus the aliens).

Disney’s live-action remake of 'Lilo & Stitch' may be inferior and it may even be pointless — but it’s also not bad

Backlash against Disney’s live-action remakes is nothing new. The movies are widely panned by fans who see them as vapid cash grabs that are almost always inferior to the original animated classics. Despite this,

Disney's original "Lilo & Stitch" is one of the most beloved animated movies this century. But is the new PG-rated remake suitable for all youngsters?

O ne of the best parts of the lead-up to the release of the live-action Lilo & Stitch has been watching the marketing. We’ve seen Stitch “invade” various corners of the Disn