“Lilo & Stitch” walked a fine line in terms of changes made to the live-action flick. Many of the modifications, such as the new ending, upset fans, per The Hollywood Reporter. But the film stayed faithful enough to the original to keep out of controversial territory.

Lilo & Stitch had an incredible opening weekend, and details from the film’s production set a great example for future Disney live-action remakes.

"Lilo & Stitch" broke box office records on Memorial Day weekend. It's a quick change of fortune for Disney after its last live-action remake, "Snow White," flopped.