The summer blockbuster season is upon us, and early Thursday preview figures for Lilo & Stitch and Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning point to it being a huge Memorial Day weekend for theaters.

Lilo & Stitch brings back the heart of the original but stumbles in recapturing its magic. It's a sweet, well-meaning remake that feels more safe than special.

The live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' adaptation fundamentally misunderstands what made the chaotic blue alien appealing in the original.

Step aside, Moana, Elsa and Simba. In recent years, Stitch has quietly become one of Disney’s most popular — and most merchandised — characters.

After a massive failure of Snow White’s live-action reimagining, Disney is ready with another highly anticipated live-action movie, Lilo & Stitch. The film recently premiered at the El Capitan Theatre in Los Angeles, and film critics are sharing their reviews on social media platforms. Keep scrolling for the first reactions.