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Disney’s thirst for making live-action movies is still sky-high, despite being criticized in the past for their terrible casting, adaptation, graphics, and ‘too woke’ agenda. Yet after recently getting attacked for the graphics in its 2023The Little Mermaid,Disney is back again as the shoot of its live-actionLilo & Stitchmovie is in the works with full force.

While it has been some time since the project was announced, fans were doubtful over its quality after witnessing Disney’s recent fails. Yet in a surprising turn of events, a few leaked videos and photos of the upcoming project have destroyed all negative Disney PR. And fans are shocked about how good Stitch looks in the live-action.
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For many of us, Disney movies and series likeLilo & Stitchhold a special place in our hearts because of the countless childhood memories attached to them. So, after witnessing the horror that is Disney’s recent live-action remakes, it is but understandable to be in a state of constant disgust and worry each time Disney announces its new live-action remake.
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Furthermore, these live-action remakes are hardly remakes for each promises to undo all the bad and remove the ugly, the only problem being there is nothing bad or ugly in the original classics. And so, ever sinceBeauty and the Beastand the movies before and after it, fans have religiously hated and abhorred all such live-action remakes (seeReddit).
With the production and filming ofLilo & Stitchgoing on in Hawaii, fans are cautious and vary of Disney yet again destroying another beloved tale with its terrible narrative execution and animation. While we can’t really comment on the narrative, in a complete shocker, Dinsey seems to have finally gotten it right when it comes to animation.

In a TikTok video posted by user @paulinapullara, the first look of the upcomingLilo & Stitchmovie has been revealed. Although none of the footage and images feature a close-up, Stitch, the adorable wrecking ball of an alien, looks absolutely perfect. And when the footage and images of our beloved alien friend went viral on the internet, fans were shocked, to say the least!
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Fans are Shocked over How Good Live-Action Stitch Looks
Disney’s upcomingLilo & Stitchwill be the live-action version of the original Disney’s 2002 classic of the same name. StarringMaia Kealohaas Lilo andChris Sandersvoicing Stitch, the film will feature the deep friendship between parentless Lilo and the blue alien, Stitch.
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After inspiring many movies, TV shows, games, anime, and merchandise, the tale is engraved in the hearts of numerous fans worldwide, having left an unforgettable impact on generations of viewers who have adored its lovable characters and heartfelt story.
And so after seeing how adorable Stitch looks in the live-action version, this is how many fans on social media reacted:

He actually looks good I’m shockedpic.twitter.com/OJ48idvyHr
— 𝙻̷𝚞̷𝚜̷ 📯 (@Theylovelus)July 20, 2025

WAIT HE ACTUALLY LOOKS ADORABLE ASF!!pic.twitter.com/oQOMN1NTux
— 𝐸𝓇𝒾𝒸 ☀️💋 (@XOEricDaDiva)August 11, 2025
Why does this look more realistic than any alien photo that’s ever been leaked bro 😭pic.twitter.com/NbHnTdhwnZ

— Quen LW ⚫️ Playlist Papi 💝💘 (@findnewmusichva)June 05, 2025
Unlocked a very beautiful childhood memorypic.twitter.com/gb4smkyLDf
— Cinematografia. (@Cinematografiaz)August 07, 2025
ATEEEEE WE LOVE STITCHpic.twitter.com/dHRPF3V2p8
— ry ᗢ☀️ (@arishexiscoming)August 12, 2025
I would be so very happy if that’s exactly what Stitch would look like ☺️pic.twitter.com/S8gdau4FC9
— Zachary Lee (@ZacharyLee1995)July 24, 2025
While no other details have been revealed till now, fans are hopeful that Disney remains faithful to the source material and does not end up destroying the Stitch that all Disney fans love and adore!
As of now, there is no release date forLili & Stitchlive-action.
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.