The Disney remake assembly line dutifully but unimaginatively rolls forward with "Lilo & Stitch," a (mostly) live-action reworking of the 2002 2-D animated film, which might push some millennial nostalgia buttons but is chiefly engineered for today's 8 and younger set.

Lilo & Stitch,” Disney’s latest live-action remake, has been screened for select members of the press, and the first reactions to the film are overwhelmingly positive. Critic Wendy Lee Szany wrote on X,

Disney's original "Lilo & Stitch" is one of the most beloved animated movies this century. But is the new PG-rated remake suitable for all youngsters?