The upcoming live-action adaptation of Disney’s beloved animated film Lilo & Stitch has unveiled a pivotal scene in which Lilo and Stitch meet for the first time. This moving sequence marks the beginning of their heartfelt journey, where a lonely girl and a love-starved alien find one another and form an unbreakable “ohana” — a family bond.

The story follows Lilo, a young girl living on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi with her older sister Nani after the tragic loss of their parents. Struggling to connect with other children her age, Lilo often finds herself alone, wishing upon the stars for a true friend. She enjoys photographing tourists and visiting the local animal shelter, where she feels a special connection with the dogs.

One day, accompanied by her neighbor Tūtū, Lilo visits the shelter as usual — only to encounter an extraordinary new arrival: a blue creature who can speak, break out of cages with ease, and… pretend to be a dog? This “dog” is in fact Stitch, an alien fugitive who crash-landed on Earth.

In a desperate attempt to hide his true identity, Stitch disguises his antennae and extra limbs, sticks out his tongue, and even mimics human-dog interactions from a photo — including a clumsy but earnest hug. He’ll do anything to convince Lilo to take him in.

Initially startled, Lilo eventually mistakes the energetic and unruly Stitch for an unusually quirky dog and begins to grow fond of him. For Stitch, who has never known love, the experience of receiving a hug becomes his first exposure to genuine affection. The scene captures his emotional transformation, as confusion and comfort mingle on his expressive face, drawing viewers into his journey.

Despite the objections of those around her, Lilo decides to welcome Stitch into her life as part of her “ohana.” However, Stitch’s destructive nature poses endless challenges. As chaos follows wherever he goes, Lilo and Nani struggle to maintain order. Yet slowly, the warmth of their familial love begins to change Stitch — and in turn, Stitch helps the sisters rediscover hope.

Source : ORICON NEWS