HOLD ON TO YOUR COCONUTS.

As in the case of so many live-action versions of beloved animated Disney classics, there was reason for concern. But this one became a massive hit; if you enjoyed the 2002 original, you’ll like this one too.

The story is the same, with a boisterous alien being adopted by a six-year-old girl on a Hawaii island, who has no idea that her ”dog” is hunted by other aliens.

Somehow, the film manages to run for an extra half-hour in spite of lacking novel new ideas… but you won’t really mind, because of its pace and excellent CGI effects.

2025-U.S. 108 min. Color. Widescreen. Directed by Dean Fleischer Camp. Cast: Maia Kealoha (Lilo Pelekai), Sydney Elizebeth Agudong (Nani Pelekai), Zach Galifianakis (Jumba Jookiba), Billy Magnussen, Courtney B. Vance, Amy Hill, Tia Carrere. Voices of Chris Sanders (Stitch), Hannah Waddingham. 

Trivia: Carrere provided Nani’s voice in the original film.