O ne of the best parts of the lead-up to the release of the live-action Lilo & Stitch has been watching the marketing. We’ve seen Stitch “invade” various corners of the Disn

Disney’s Lilo & Stitch is already soaring at the box office, bringing the beloved animated original into the realm of live-action, and it’s likely you are going to see a literal ton of Stitch merchandise at your local theater this weekend.

The original version of "Lilo & Stitch" came out in 2002. It had an $80 million budget and grossed over $273 million worldwide. Despite being considered a Disney classic, the animated film only received a 78% approval rating from fans on Rotten Tomatoes. The critics, meanwhile, gave it an 86% approval rating.

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

Another big winner this weekend is Hannah Waddingham, who stars in both the live-action Disney remake and Tom Cruise's last outing as Ethan Hunt.

So if you want the standard Lilo & Stitch review, we’ve got you covered. But if you’re a premium format fan, a representative of the United Galactic Federation, or someone who wants to learn more about Earth people’s obsession with the movies, consider yourselves Ohana and stick around!

Maia Kealoha, 8, makes her debut in the live-action remake of "Lilo & Stitch." She tells USA TODAY about auditioning for the role and what's next.