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Lilo & Stitch live-action remake star Sydney Agudong (Nani) reflects on her character’s controversial changes in the movie's final act.

Lilo & Stitch uses the live-action shift and the streamlined plot to add depth to functionally the same story, with the expansion of Nani as a character serving as a clear example of that expansion.

The actress behind Nani in the live-action Lilo & Stitch film discusses her character's updated (and necessary) story arc.

The "Lilo & Stitch" live-action remake has surpassed $1 billion at the box office as its young star Maia Kealoha and cast ...

Lilo and Stitch (2025) premiered on May 17, 2025, at the El Capitan Theatre and was released worldwide on May 23, 2025. The ...

There's no reason to believe that Nani, Lilo, Tūtū, David, Cobra, Pleakley, and Stitch won't be together after four years. And, thanks to Jumba's portal gun, Nani can visit Lilo whenever she wants.

(Image credit: Walt Disney Studios) But I’m Not A Huge Fan Of Nani Leaving Lilo Behind There are plenty of changes in 2025’s Lilo & Stitch. Cobra Bubbles not being a bigger part, is a major one.

The live-action version introduces a new character to the franchise named Tutu, who is played by actress Amy Hill. Tutu is the grandmother of David Kawena, and they live next door to Nani and Lilo.

Meanwhile, Lilo is living with their neighbors, Tūtū and David. Thankfully, Nani can still visit home thanks to the portal gun, allowing her to sneak in some much-needed cuddles with Lilo.

Journalist Laura Sirikul wrote on X, “Lilo and Stitch was heartwarming & really gave the official film more depth to Lilo & Nani. Maia Kealoha is a STAR! The Stitch was so well made.

There's no reason to believe that Nani, Lilo, Tūtū, David, Cobra, Pleakley, and Stitch won't be together after four years. And, thanks to Jumba's portal gun, Nani can visit Lilo whenever she wants.