There were a few major changes made to 'Lilo & Stitch' in its transition from the 2002 animated version to the new live-action remake

For the most part, the new version sticks pretty closely to the 2002 animated film. The story centers on two sisters, Lilo and Nani, who are navigating life after the death of their parents. Nani, a teenager just about to head to college, struggles to hold down a job and watch out for her sister, who is a bit chaotic.

Disney fans have taken issue with one of the more notable changes made in the Lilo & Stitch live-action remake.

In Disney's new live-action remake, "Lilo & Stitch" brings its beloved furry alien back to the big screen for a more earnest, less rambunctious tale.

Disney’s live-action remake of 'Lilo & Stitch' may be inferior and it may even be pointless — but it’s also not bad

While Disney’s live-action remake has had a lukewarm critical reception, it’s left fans overjoyed and nostalgic

When co-writers/directors Dean DeBlois and Chris Sanders first brought Stitch into this world, it was an especially experimental time for the company following the much beloved Disney Renaissance. Movies like The Emperor’s New Groove, Atlantis: The Lost Empire and Treasure Planet also came out during this more eccentric and adventure-filled era.