"Disney’s strategy of continuously releasing live-action remakes, despite fan backlash, is financially successful, exemplified by the recent box office success of the Lilo & Stitch remake."
"Fans are upset that the changes in the Lilo & Stitch remake dilute the original's themes, with significant alterations to characters and their cultural context."
Disney's ongoing trend of live-action remakes has led to fan backlash, particularly against the recently released Lilo & Stitch. Critics deride these films as artistically lacking yet commercially successful, with Lilo & Stitch grossing over $300 million in its debut. Many fans expressed dissatisfaction with significant alterations; including perceived whitewashing of characters and the dilution of core themes regarding Hawaiian culture and the impact of tourism. Although financially lucrative, these remakes' artistic integrity remains a contentious issue among audiences who cherish the original classics.
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