Newcomer Maia Kealoha shines in Disney’s now-familiar tale of a Hawaiian girl and her extraterrestrial “dog.”

Heartfelt and silly — but worked better in animated form.

Lilo & Stitch brings back the heart of the original but stumbles in recapturing its magic. It's a sweet, well-meaning remake that feels more safe than special.

Disneys live action remake of Lilo and Stitch has finally arrived, but fans are shocked to find Stitch sidelined in favor of a more grounded family drama. With key emotional scenes stripped away and chaos replacing character growth,

Maia Kealoha, 8, makes her debut in the live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch." She tells USA TODAY about auditioning for the role and what's next.

The latest of live-action Disney movie remakes is here with the release of the new Lilo & Stitch, and that means fans like myself are going to start talking about how the beloved animated version compares to it.

The "live-action" remake of Lilo & Stitch looks like a Disney Channel Original and makes all the wrong decisions.

The fuzzy little adorable creature is almost here and ready to cause chaos and steal your hearts this summer as Disney's Lilo & Stitch arrives in your nearest theatres. New trailers for the upcoming most-anticipated live-action film is out now across languages.