The Lilo & Stitch live-action remake has clearly struck a chord with the audience. The movie has been a massive blockbuster hit and, while many are praising the movie for having the same powerful emotional punch as the original, there have been some criticisms of the way the remake has changed the story.

“It’s all based on Chris Sanders’ original artistic style [who directed the animated original with Dean DeBlois and returns to voice Stitch],” said Fleischer Camp, who comes from a drawing and painting background. “That movie, I think more than any Disney movie, is a representation of one artist’s lens on the universe.”

The film was originally aimed for Disney+. But it was rerouted to a theatrical release and is on a pace for at least $950 million in ticket sales.

Lilo and Stitch' director Dean Fleischer Camp discusses box office successes and why shooting Stitch's death was a stand out moment.

Vance, director Dean Fleischer Camp and producer Jonathan Eirich sat down with CinemaBlend to discuss the making of Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" live-action remake. We chat about how they connected with the original film,

“Lilo & Stitch” walked a fine line in terms of changes made to the live-action flick. Many of the modifications, such as the new ending, upset fans, per The Hollywood Reporter. But the film stayed faithful enough to the original to keep out of controversial territory.

Chaos, heart, and humor collide as Stitch returns in a brand-new live-action adventure! More than two decades after stealing hearts, the mischievous alien and Lilo are back to charm old fans and captivate new ones.

Lilo & Stitch is on track to cross the $400 million milestone at the box office after beating American Sniper. Read on for more.