For me, Lilo & Stitch (2002) isn’t just a movie, it’s a core memory. From chaos and wholesomeness, to bawling over “ohana means family”—it just feels like pure magic. So, when I heard Disney’s cooking up a live-action remake in 2025, to bring back the menacing alien and the quirky queen, I was basically mind-blown.

I mean, imagine all that wild energy with real beaches, upgraded visuals, and maybe even better Elvis Presley vibes. I seriously have high hopes for this film, which I believe is poised to be iconic for four reasons. One of them is obviously Stitch’s return in live-action to cause more mayhem. Duh! So, buckle up—it’s about to get Experiment 626-level wild.

1. The story is evergreen with potential

If I’m being honest, people often talk about family-oriented Disney films, and yet somehow skip Lilo & Stitch. Like I’ve heard people discussing Moana,...