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Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch Has a Glitch

Lilo & Stitch · Lilo & Stitch Film Collection

2005 68 min PG
Animation Adventure Comedy Drama
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Overview

While helping Lilo prepare for a hula competition inspired by her mother, Stitch begins suffering dangerous glitches that reactivate his destructive programming. Lilo, Nani, Jumba and Pleakley must discover what is wrong and save him before his energy is permanently depleted.

Editorial Review

Story

The film combines Lilo's preparation for a hula competition with a medical-style crisis caused by an incomplete stage of Stitch's creation.

Characters

The central conflict focuses on the friendship between Lilo and Stitch, while Nani, Jumba, Pleakley and David support the family storyline.

Voice cast

Dakota Fanning takes over the role of Lilo, while Chris Sanders and several performers from the original movie return.

Music

Joel McNeely's score is paired with Hawaiian music and Elvis Presley recordings that maintain the musical identity of the franchise.

Franchise position

Despite being released after Stitch! The Movie, this story takes place earlier and functions as the direct narrative sequel to the original 2002 film.

Pros

  • Emotionally focused Lilo and Stitch storyline
  • Returning original voice performers
  • Clear connection to the original film
  • Hawaiian music and Elvis Presley recordings
  • Explores Stitch's creation and physical vulnerability

Cons

  • Short direct-to-video runtime
  • Limited role for the wider alien federation
  • Takes place out of release-order chronology
  • Lilo is voiced by a different performer than in the original film
Verdict An emotionally focused animated sequel that tests Lilo and Stitch's relationship through Stitch's life-threatening molecular malfunction.

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Lilo and Stitch's bond is tested when a defect in Stitch's molecular structure causes dangerous glitches that threaten his life.

An emotionally focused animated sequel that tests Lilo and Stitch's relationship through Stitch's life-threatening molecular malfunction.

Watch immediately after the original 2002 Lilo & Stitch film, followed by Stitch! The Movie and Lilo & Stitch: The Series.

Awards

Annie Awards

Best Home Entertainment Production · Won

Annie Awards

Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production – Dakota Fanning · Nominated

DVD Exclusive Awards

Best Animated Character Performance · Nominated

DVD Exclusive Awards

Best Games and Interactivities · Nominated

Timeline

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Development

Disneytoon Studios developed the film as a direct sequel to the original Lilo & Stitch story.

Story placement

The filmmakers positioned the story before Stitch! The Movie and the arrival of Jumba's other genetic experiments.

Screenwriting

Michael LaBash, Tony Leondis, Eddie Guzelian and Alexa Junge received screenplay credit.

Voice production

Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald and Jason Scott Lee returned to their established roles, while Dakota Fanning voiced Lilo.

Animation

The film was produced through Disneytoon Studios with animation work associated with its Australian production operation and supporting studios.

Music

Joel McNeely composed the original score, while the film and associated album used Hawaiian music and recordings connected to Elvis Presley.

Premiere

The film premiered at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu, Hawaii, on August 15, 2005.

Home-video release

Walt Disney Home Entertainment released the movie on DVD and VHS on August 30, 2005.

Annie Awards

Best Home Entertainment Production Won

Annie Awards

Voice Acting in an Animated Feature Production – Dakota Fanning Nominated

DVD Exclusive Awards

Best Animated Character Performance Nominated

DVD Exclusive Awards

Best Games and Interactivities Nominated

Production

Development

Disneytoon Studios developed the film as a direct sequel to the original Lilo & Stitch story.

Story placement

The filmmakers positioned the story before Stitch! The Movie and the arrival of Jumba's other genetic experiments.

Screenwriting

Michael LaBash, Tony Leondis, Eddie Guzelian and Alexa Junge received screenplay credit.

Voice production

Chris Sanders, Tia Carrere, David Ogden Stiers, Kevin McDonald and Jason Scott Lee returned to their established roles, while Dakota Fanning voiced Lilo.

Animation

The film was produced through Disneytoon Studios with animation work associated with its Australian production operation and supporting studios.

Music

Joel McNeely composed the original score, while the film and associated album used Hawaiian music and recordings connected to Elvis Presley.

Premiere

The film premiered at Turtle Bay Resort on Oahu, Hawaii, on August 15, 2005.

Home-video release

Walt Disney Home Entertainment released the movie on DVD and VHS on August 30, 2005.

Streaming

Disney+ Google TV

Cast

Chris Sanders Stitch / Experiment 626
Dakota Fanning Lilo Pelekai
Tia Carrere Nani Pelekai
David Ogden Stiers Dr. Jumba Jookiba
Kevin McDonald Agent Pleakley
Jason Scott Lee David Kawena
Liliana Mumy Mertle Edmonds
Emily Osment Additional voices
Jillian Henry Elena
Kaleo Pilanca Kumu
Holliston Coleman Teresa
Paul Vogt Gator Guard

Characters

Stitch / Experiment 626 Chris Sanders
Lilo Pelekai Dakota Fanning
Nani Pelekai Tia Carrere
Dr. Jumba Jookiba David Ogden Stiers
Agent Pleakley Kevin McDonald
David Kawena Jason Scott Lee
Mertle Edmonds Liliana Mumy
Additional voices Emily Osment
Elena Jillian Henry
Kumu Kaleo Pilanca
Teresa Holliston Coleman
Gator Guard Paul Vogt

Crew

Michael LaBash Director
Tony Leondis Director
Michael LaBash Screenwriter
Tony Leondis Screenwriter
Eddie Guzelian Screenwriter
Alexa Junge Screenwriter
Christopher Chase Producer
Joel McNeely Composer
William J. Caparella Editor
Maryann Thomas Art Director
Jamie Thomason Casting Director
Chris Sanders Original Characters and Story
Dean DeBlois Original Characters and Story

Videos

Official Trailer

Soundtrack

  1. Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride — Jump5
  2. He Mele No Lilo — Mark Kealiʻi Hoʻomalu and the Kamehameha Schools Children's Chorus
  3. Aloha ʻOe — Tia Carrere
  4. I Need Your Love Tonight — Elvis Presley
  5. Rubberneckin' — Elvis Presley

Trivia

  • Although it was the third Lilo & Stitch movie released, it is the second film in the animated story chronology.
  • The story takes place before the other 625 genetic experiments arrive in Hawaii.
  • Dakota Fanning voices Lilo in this film instead of original animated-film performer Daveigh Chase.
  • Chris Sanders returned as the voice of Stitch after co-creating the character and co-directing the original film.
  • Jason Scott Lee reprised the role of David Kawena from the original 2002 animated film.
  • The title shown within the movie is shortened to Lilo & Stitch 2.
  • The DVD included the animated short The Origin of Stitch, which connects this story with later franchise events.
  • The movie was released on both DVD and VHS, making it the final Lilo & Stitch feature issued on VHS.

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