Now, I know what most of you are already thinking: “Not Lilo & Stitch again, Geeky!”
Look, I get it, I’m beating a dead horse with this “anti remake” stance, but I NEED to get this one off my chest.
These two posters here may look similar, but they each tell a completely different message.
Notice how the 2002 poster (left picture) shows Stitch gleefully sitting in the center of a blank white canvas, and a tagline above him that reads There’s one in every family? Top that off with various characters from past Disney films looking on in utter shock/confusion/disbelief.
Then there’s the 2025 poster for the live-action remake (right picture), which just shows Stitch hoarding all the Disney IPs like a greedy dragon would hoard a cave full of treasure.
What does this say about each film? Well, I’ll tell you:
The 2002 poster is basically saying: “Hey kids, remember all the wonderful characters from those other Disney movies that stuck with you? Well, check out this funky little dude! His name is Stitch! He’s a bit of an oddball, and a troublemaker, but you’re gonna love him once you see our latest movie this summer!”
Meanwhile, the 2025 poster’s like: “Hey, kids! Guess what? We own everything now, and there’s nothing you can do about it. Now give us your money and buy our new live-action Stitch merchandise!”
In short, the 2002 poster feels like a sincere and honest preview for a new Disney classic, while the 2025 poster feels corporate, arrogant and obnoxious. I miss the old Disney!
