Fans Shocked and Angry as Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Cuts MAJOR Character

Fans Shocked and Angry as Live-Action 'Lilo & Stitch' Cuts MAJOR Character

We are less than one week away from the world premiere of Disney’s newest live-action remake, Lilo & Stitch. Based on the 2002 animated film, Lilo & Stitch tells the story of Lilo, a lonely young Hawaiian girl being raised by her older sister Nani. Lilo wants nothing more than to find a real friend, so Nani decides to let Lilo get a dog. Little does she know that the “dog” Lilo decided to adopt and name Stitch is actually Experiment 626, a genet…

Lilo & Stitch’s anticipated return to the big screen has generated high expectations and also uncertainty among fans. The adaptation of this jewel of more than 20 years faces the challenge of honoring the classic, especially in the face of the confirmed absence of one of its main characters, which has led many to question the direction of the new story.

‘Ohana Means Lilo & Stitch

By Christina Sturdivant Sani [Excerpted from the Summer 2025 issue of Disney twenty-three. To enjoy this and upcoming issues of the publication, become a Gold Member today!] When Disney released the animated film Lilo & Stitch in 2002, it created a “unicorn” in the Disney canon, according to Lilo & Stitch fan Jonathan Eirich. “First and foremost, you have Stitch—a whirlwind of terror wrapped in the cutest exterior imaginable,” Eirich, a producer…

Captain Gantu Does Not Appear In Disney's Live-Action LILO & STITCH According To Recent Advance Screenings

Kevin Michael Richardson's menacing Captain Gantu from the 2002 animated Lilo & Stitch movie is reportedly absent in the 2025 live-action remake.

Rashmika Mandanna Shares ‘Too Cute To Handle’ Video With Lilo & Stitch Dancing And Enjoying Food

Rashmika Mandanna is once again stealing the hearts of her fans and audiences, this time with her latest post featuring her new ‘BFF’ – the chaotic and unruly yet adorable Stitch from Walt Disney Studios’ much-anticipated upcoming summer entertainment film Lilo & Stitch. Rashmika Mandanna Teases New Friendship With Lilo & Stitch In An Adorable Video Rashmika, known for her entertaining and popular roles, memorable gestures and her quirky love fo…

Disney Fans Upset After ‘Lilo & Stitch’ Live-Action Cut Fan-Favorite Villain : Disney Fanatic

As Disney continues its mission to bring animated favorites into the realm of live action, each new announcement brings a wave of excitement, curiosity, and sometimes, concern. While nostalgia plays a key role in drawing audiences back to reimagined classics, it also raises expectations. For many longtime fans, these adaptations are held to a high standard, not just for visual spectacle, but for preserving the characters and stories they fell in…