In an act of belated cultural permeation, Stitch has become a crucial character in Disney’s modern empire, mainly in the form of a dizzying array of licensed merchandise.

Stitch, the blue, pointy-eared, pug-like creature from Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch” franchise, is shaping up to be this year’s most popular toy – and it will be hard to ignore at Toy Fair ...

Stitch has become an unlikely star among Walt Disney Co.’s characters. The blue alien from “Lilo & Stitch” ranks in the top 10 best-selling Disney franchises, alongside stalwarts like Mickey ...

When Stitch returns to theaters this weekend in the live-action remake of Lilo & Stitch, the little blue guy isn't just going to look like he did back in 2002. He's also going to sound the same ...

LOS ANGELES >> Breea Milburn has been a Stitch fan since the beginning. As a child, she got hooked after seeing the mischievous blue alien crash the fourth wall and disrupt scenes from classic ...

The original animated "Lilo & Stitch" made just $273 million when it premiered in theaters in 2002. But Stitch's popularity has lived on for years, propelling merchandise sales and a new live ...

Happy Stitch Day to all who celebrate! Shop the newly-released Loungefly Stitch Pastel Matching Ear Headband ($45) and Mini Backpack ($90) at Disney Store before they sell out.

LOS ANGELES — Breea Milburn has been a Stitch fan since the beginning. As a child, she got hooked after seeing the mischievous blue alien crash the fourth wall and disrupt scenes from classic ...

We first met "Lilo & Stitch" in the 2002 animated movie. Now, 23 years later, Disney is blending live-action and animation for a remake.

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