For the most part, the new version sticks pretty closely to the 2002 animated film. The story centers on two sisters, Lilo and Nani, who are navigating life after the death of their parents. Nani, a teenager just about to head to college, struggles to hold down a job and watch out for her sister, who is a bit chaotic.

That's great for those who want more of a human connection but not so much if you’re more jazzed about Stitch wrecking a bunch of stuff.  The updated “Lilo” pulls back on the sci-fi action to focus instead on the emotional story of two orphaned human siblings,

Maia Kealoha and Sydney Agudong play onscreen sisters in "Lilo & Stitch" and opened up about how they became ohana off screen as well.

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

One of the most popular characters in the Disney universe is back, as cute as ever. If only this 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake had more of a reason to exist.

Lilo & Stitch director Dean Fleischer Camp has a story about his lead, child star Maia Kealoha, that he's been dying to share. "To me, it just really encapsulates what a great performer she is and how far she came learning her craft over the course of this," he tells Entertainment Weekly.

Are there any new scenes or characters in Disney's live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch?" Here's what's different from the 2002 animated original.

The original animated "Lilo & Stitch" made just $273 million when it premiered in theaters in 2002. But Stitch's popularity has lived on for years, propelling merchandise sales and a new live-action movie.