The remake is set to premiere on May 23, 2025.

Over the years, Disney has had varying degrees of success with its live-action remakes.

While some films have earned considerable praise, i.e.

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Truthfully, him looking like a cartoon is exactly what the live-action movie needed.

One big reason why Stitch benefits from looking more cartoonish in 2025’sLilo & Stitchis the nostalgiafactor.

As a result,Disney received backlash for taking the sweetness out ofThe Lion King.

Stitch in Lilo and Stitch

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Thus,Lilo & Stitch’strailer has come as a pleasant surprise for viewers.

Fortunately, that is not the case.

However, that is not to say that Disney has completely figured out how to balance live-action with CGI.

Stitch on the beach by sand castles in the live-action Lilo & Stitch

In this way,Lilo & Stitchis a great step forward, but does not eradicate the issue.

Mainly, this is because Stitch doesn’t really exist.

He would have looked more creepy than cute.

Simba during his fight with Scar in the 2019 Lion King

Young Mufasa drenched in water with a frightened expression in Mufasa: The Lion King

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