Overview

• The live-action remake of 'Lilo & Stitch' grossed an estimated $183 million over Memorial Day weekend, setting a new box office record for the holiday.
• Filmed on Oahu, the movie features a predominantly native Hawaiian cast and crew to ensure authentic representation of Hawaiian culture and identity.
• The film reinterprets the concept of ohana, emphasizing community and found family, with a new storyline that allows Nani to pursue higher education while Lilo is cared for by a family friend.
• The soundtrack highlights Hawaiian music, including a Bruno Mars-produced cover of 'Burning Love' and a duet of 'Aloha ʻOe' performed by the lead actors.
• Tia Carrere, who voiced Nani in the original, returns as a new character and advocated for the use of Pidgin English in the film to reflect local authenticity.