Disney’s tradition of transforming animated classics into live-action continues with the announcement of a live-action remake for ‘Lilo and Stitch.’ While fans eagerly anticipate a fresh take on the beloved classic, the initial casting choices have stirred controversy. The original animated film, released in 2002, was a commercial success, grossing $273 million and receiving an Academy Award nomination for Best Animated Feature.
What Is the Plot of Lilo & Stitch?
The details of the new Lilo & Stitch plot haven’t been officially revealed yet, but it’s expected to closely follow the storyline of the original film. For those unfamiliar with the original, here’s a brief summary without spoilers.
In the original 2002 movie, the tale kicks off far from Earth, where a quirky mad scientist named Dr. Jumba (David Ogden Stiers) faces trial. Jumba stands accused by the Galactic Federation of violating a significant law—creating an intelligent life form with the intention of causing widespread destruction. Despite his protestations of innocence, the court quickly introduces the life form in question, a repulsive, ill-tempered, and rather rude creature known as Experiment 626. The Grand Councilwoman (Zoe Caldwell) swiftly sentences Experiment 626 to permanent exile, but executing this proves more challenging than anticipated.
