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Lilo & Stitch review: A worthy live-action remake with delightful performances

Disney released the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch directed by Dean Fleischer Camp on May 23, 2025, starring Maia Kealoha and Sydney Elizabeth Agudong in Hawaii.
The remake follows the 2002 original story of orphaned Hawaiian sisters facing separation while Stitch escapes exile and hides as a dog on their island.
The film features heartfelt performances and emotional storytelling but struggles with pacing issues in the second act and underwhelming visual effects for alien characters.
The script adapts to a new generation by conveying the Hawaiian 'Ohana' family message, though some character changes caused mixed audience reactions.
Lilo & Stitch is regarded as one of Disney’s better remakes with relatable family themes and is expected to stay in theaters before streaming on Disney+ later in 2025.

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