Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch

Stitch awakens in the Pelekai home, terrified by visions of reverting to his former programming and attacking Earth. Lilo consoles him, reminding him that she believes he would never hurt their family. The moment establishes the fragility of Stitch's condition and the emotional stakes for their bond.

To reassure herself, Lilo puts Stitch to a test of goodness, asking him to perform a few acts that prove his loyalty. Stitch agrees, though the symptoms of his condition haunt him and threaten to derail their day. The exercise strengthens their trust and foreshadows the challenges ahead.

Lilo and Stitch travel by hovercraft to her hula class, illustrating the makeshift family’s resourcefulness on Kauai. The ride solidifies their companionship as they navigate everyday life together. They prepare for the upcoming festival during the journey.

In class, Moses reveals that the students will perform at the local May Day festival, inspiring Lilo to aim high. He also shows her a photo of her mother at a younger age winning the festival, fueling Lilo's determination. The moment deepens Lilo’s connection to her mother and the upcoming performance.

Mertle openly mocks Lilo for chasing her mother’s legacy, provoking a physical confrontation. The incident creates doubt about Lilo's readiness for the competition and strains the class atmosphere. The conflict foreshadows further tensions in the preparation.

Moses questions whether Lilo is ready to compete, citing her recent actions and focus issues. Lilo protests the assessment, vowing to practice harder and prove herself capable of honoring her mother’s legacy. The vow marks a turning point in her commitment to the festival.

One night, Stitch suffers seizures that undermine his behavior and hint at the malfunction from Jumba's botched recharging. The defect could prove fatal if Jumba cannot fix the charging process in time. The stakes rise as the duo struggles to rehearse under the looming danger.

Stitch's condition causes friction between him and Lilo, which she misreads as deliberate misbehavior in the lead-up to the festival. Their study sessions grow tense as the seizures interrupt progress. Lilo's single-minded focus on winning blinds her to Stitch's distress.

Nani's on-and-off boyfriend David worries that she is losing interest, while Pleakley tries to revive their relationship and maintain family harmony. The subplot contrasts with the main crisis, highlighting the uncertain stability of the household. The threads weave into the broader emotional stakes of the story.

The duo devises a hula based on the legend of Hi'iaka, hoping to capture the festival's magic. Stitch's condition continually disrupts practice, forcing them to improvise under pressure. The creative process becomes a focal point for their evolving collaboration.

On the day of the competition, Stitch tries to wish Lilo luck but suffers another seizure, leaving Lilo worried and confused. In the crisis, Stitch inadvertently assaults her, underscoring the brutal reality of his condition. Lilo realizes the danger and is forced to confront Stitch's illness.

Realizing that Stitch's condition could endanger everyone if he continues, Lilo forfeits the competition during her performance to hurry to his side. The family quickly learns about the crisis from Jumba and Pleakley and rallies to save Stitch. The sacrifice deepens their commitment to one another.

Stitch flees aboard Jumba's spaceship, intending to escape his dangerous programming. A final seizure causes the ship to crash in the mountains, stranding him far from home. Lilo, Nani, and David rush to the wreck to save him.

Lilo and the others reach the crash site and attempt to insert Stitch into the newly completed charging machine, hoping to revive him. It initially seems too late, and Stitch dies in his friends' arms. The emotional moment sets the stage for a miraculous turn.

After a brief period of grieving, Stitch is miraculously revived, much to everyone's relief. The family and David perform Lilo's hula at night, and Nani remarks that their mother would be proud as a star twinkles in the sky. The closing moment emphasizes love, family, and hope.