Disney's original "Lilo & Stitch" is one of the most beloved animated movies this century. But is the new PG-rated remake suitable for all youngsters?

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.

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.

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.

Coming off “Marcel the Shell,” director Dean Fleischer Camp can’t find much fun or charm in Disney’s latest recycling project.

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters.

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is already soaring at the box office, bringing the beloved animated original into the realm of live-action, and it’s likely you are going to see a literal ton of Stitch merchandise at your local theater this weekend.

The original "Lilo & Stitch" had a high-flying finale, centered on an air chase between alien spaceships. But in the live-action remake, director Dean Fleischer Camp ("Marcel the Shell With Shoes On") was keen to bring the story back down to Earth,