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Disney's Lilo & Stitch Faces Fan Boycott Over Missing Villain

5/20/2025

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Excitement is building for Disney's live-action *Lilo & Stitch*, hailed by critics as their finest remake. Yet, a storm of fan outrage brews over the absence of Captain Gantu, the beloved villain from the original. Disappointed fans are taking to social media, calling for a boycott ahead of the film's May 23 debut.

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Excitement is building for Disney's live-action *Lilo & Stitch*, hailed by critics as their finest remake. Yet, a storm of fan outrage brews over the absence of Captain Gantu, the beloved villain from the original. Disappointed fans are taking to social media, calling for a boycott ahead of the film's May 23 debut.