When Stitch returns to theaters this weekend in the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, the little blue guy isn't just going to look like he did back in 2002. He's also going to sound the same too.

For those who aren't au fait with the original 2002 animated movie, Pleakley is an alien who dons high heels, wigs and floral address to try to blend in on Earth. He was a comic highlight of the ...

That said, he holds nothing back in the original film when trying to track Stitch down, and without his involvement, the primary antagonist role falls to Jumba. 10. The Final Action Sequence ...

Lilo & Stitch’s Most Controversial Change Ruined The Original’s Best Jokes Many changes were made to Lilo & Stitch’s storyline and characters in the live-action remake, and not all were welcome.

As Deadline reported, Chris Sanders, who wrote and co-helmed the original 2002 animated movie, is returning to pen the live-action sequel. Sanders also voiced Stitch in both the 2002 and 2025 update.

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