Disney fans are outraged that one key character from the original “Lilo & Stitch” film was cut from this year’s live-action remake. Captain Gantu, the villain of the 2002 animated flick, was noticeably absent from the new version that hit theaters on Friday, May 23.

With 'Lilo & Stitch's journey to live-action, at least one character didn't return from the original 2002 Disney animated film.

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Several cast members returned, including co-writer and co-director Chris Sanders, who created and voiced Stitch. Newcomer Maia Kealoha, who took on the starring role of Lilo, join

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“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 live-action remakes have had varied performances as of late. Mufasa surpassed Sonic the Hedgehog 3 during its box office run, though it received mixed reviews. Snow White also received middling reactions and struggled hard at the box office.

At the end of the new Lilo & Stitch, the titular young girl Lilo (Maia Kealoha) does not remain with her older sister Nani as her parental guardian. Instead, Nani chooses to let the state decide Lilo's fate, and goes off to college.