There were a few major changes made to 'Lilo & Stitch' in its transition from the 2002 animated version to the new live-action remake

The following contains spoilers for Lilo & Stitch, now playing in theaters While the underlying story may be the same, the 2025 remake of Lilo & Stitch makes some pretty distinct

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.