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How the Mischievous Blue Alien Stitch Became One of Disney's Most Popular Properties

Disney released the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch in 2025, blending live-action and CGI to retell the 2002 story in Hawaii.
The remake follows the original's core about orphaned sisters Lilo and Nani struggling after their parents' death, with Lilo played by Maia Kealoha and Nani by Sydney Agudong.
Stitch, a genetically engineered alien voiced by creator Chris Sanders, escapes an intergalactic council and ends up on Earth, pursued by Dr. Jumba Jookiba and Agent Pleakley undercover as humans.
The 108-minute film incorporates much of the 2002 original's dialogue and plot while adding humor and character depth, but critics point to an overly complicated final act and unnecessary explosions.
Despite mixed reviews and perceptions as a cash-grab remake, the film emphasizes family bonds and honors Hawaiian culture, continuing Lilo & Stitch's enduring popularity.

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How the mischievous blue alien Stitch became one of Disney's most popular properties

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An Oral History of Lilo & Stitch

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Lilo & Stitch: can Disney’s latest live-action animation remake reignite interest in the genre after Snow White box-office disaster?

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