Review: Lelo & Stitch (2025)

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Review: 🎬 Lelo & Stitch (2025)

Disney’s live-action Lilo & Stitch is a triumph of storytelling and visual harmony, perhaps the finest adaptation in the studio’s recent canon.

 4 out of 5


In a barrage of Disney’s live-action remakes, Lilo & Stitch stands apart; not merely as a reimagining going back to the well, but as a reaffirmation of what made the original animated film so beloved. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp and filmed in part at the lush Disney resort Aulani in Hawaii, the movie captures the spirit of its predecessor while carving out a cinematic identity all its own.

What’s most remarkable is how seamlessly the animated characters, particularly Stitch, integrate into the live-action world. There’s no uncanny valley here, no jarring juxtaposition. Stitch, voiced once again by Chris Sanders, feels as real and emotionally present as any flesh-and-blood actor. His chaotic charm, mischievous energy, and moments of vulnerability are rendered with such care that you never question his place in the frame.

The story, centered on the bond between orphaned sisters Lilo and Nani, remains intact but deepens in emotional resonance. Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong bring raw authenticity to their roles, grounding the film in familial struggle and resilience. The screenplay wisely avoids over-explaining or modernizing the narrative. Instead, it trusts the audience to feel their way through the story.

Walt Disney once said that a film should be understandable even with the sound turned off. This adaptation honors that philosophy. The visual storytelling is so rich that every gesture, glance, and composition so deliberate that the emotional arc is unmistakable even in silence. From the sun-drenched beaches to the quiet moments of grief and hope, the cinematography speaks volumes.

What elevates Lilo & Stitch above its live-action peers is its balance. It doesn’t lean too heavily on nostalgia, nor does it drown in spectacle. It’s a film that understands struggle not just as a plot device, but as a lived experience, and it tells that story with grace, humor, vulnerability and heart.

This is not just a remake. It’s a reminder of what Disney can achieve when it leads with story, not just brand. Lilo & Stitch is a breathtaking, emotional journey and perhaps the studio’s most successful live-action adaptation to date.

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