“And also I do stand by the decision ‘cause I feel like a lot of the things that in trying to ground these characters more and tell a story with a little more emotional depth, especially between the sisters, I feel like you have to free up real estate to allow that breathing room to do those things.

Disney's 'Lilo and Stitch' brings the animated characters to live-action. Meet the full cast of Lilo, Nani, David and more.

For the most part, the new version sticks pretty closely to the 2002 animated film. The story centers on two sisters, Lilo and Nani, who are navigating life after the death of their parents. Nani, a teenager just about to head to college, struggles to hold down a job and watch out for her sister, who is a bit chaotic.

Disney's 'Lilo & Stitch' live-action remake is officially out in theaters. Find out whether you need to stick around in order to catch a post-credits scene.