Overview

• Disney's live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' earned a record-breaking $14.5 million in Thursday previews, marking a strong start to its theatrical run.
• The film holds a 93% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes but a more moderate 69% critics' rating, reflecting praise for performances and faithfulness but criticism for its sanitized cultural context.
• Maia Kealoha's breakout performance as Lilo has been widely celebrated, with director Dean Fleischer Camp highlighting her natural talent and emotional depth.
• The remake, set and filmed on Oahu, departs from the original's Kauaʻi setting and omits much of its cultural commentary on Hawaiian life and tourism’s impact.
• Disney Entertainment Co-Chair Alan Bergman has hinted at plans for a sequel, citing the film’s early commercial success and its franchise potential.