US EditionDisney Puts Incredibly Dark Spin On Beloved Animated Film
- Dean Fleischer Camp directed the 2025 live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, which excluded the character Captain Gantu from the original 2002 film.
- Camp decided to remove Gantu to better ground the story and focus on emotional themes, choosing Zach Galifianakis's Jumba as the main antagonist instead.
- Gantu was present in earlier scripts, but the director explained that omitting him created space to explore the sisters' emotional relationship more deeply.
- Camp explained that although Gantu's removal was a result of narrative adjustments, he was comfortable with this choice because it allowed the story to focus more deeply on its emotional elements.
- The removal of Gantu sparked backlash from fans, while others defended the decision as necessary to update and deepen the story for live-action.
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Disney Receives Backlash For Cutting This Character in Lilo & Stitch Live-Action Remake
Disney The Lilo & Stitch live-action remake is officially out in theaters, but one key character is missing from the screen. Captain Gantu, the main villain of the 2002 animated film, does not appear in the 2025 version. Fans have mixed reactions to the news, with many enraged by the cut. This may also impact future live-action projects for Lilo & Stitch, since the franchise often included Gantu in future scuffles. Keep reading to learn more abo…
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