Disney's watercolor masterpiece "Lilo & Stitch" has grown to become one of the studio's most iconic films since its theatrical release in 2002, particularly in comparison to other movies from the Mouse House's early 2000s fallow period (which was marked by flops like "Fantasia 2000" and "Treasure Planet"). The story of one dysfunctional family's interstellar pet, "Lilo & Stitch" captured our hearts with its vivid characters, who exist in a world that includes both zany science-fiction aliens and deeply felt human emotions.

Indeed, virtually all of Disney's previous live-action retellings have re-imagined its classic films from the 20th century, ranging from "Snow White" to "Beauty and the Beast." Now, the live-action "Lilo & Stitch" remake has not only become a box office juggernaut, but it also marks the first 2000s era Disney animated feature to receive a big-budget makeover.

This moment feels like the canonization of the original "Lilo & Stitch...