On the distant planet of Turo, Dr. Jumba Jookiba, a scientist, is convicted by the United Galactic Federation for his illegal genetic experiments. One of his creations, Experiment 626, is a highly aggressive, near-indestructible creature with incredible learning abilities. Due to its dangerous nature, 626 is sentenced to exile on a remote desert asteroid. However, 626 manages to escape, hijacking a space cruiser that crashes on Earth, specifically on the Hawaiian island of Kauaʻi.
After crash-landing on Earth, Experiment 626 (now known as Stitch) is hit by three passing trucks before being taken to an animal shelter. The Grand Councilwoman of the Galactic Federation offers Jumba a chance for early release if he can capture 626, with the help of Earth’s expert, Agent Pleakley. Meanwhile, on Kauaʻi, orphaned teenager Nani Pelekai struggles to take care of her mischievous younger sister, Lilo, after their parents’ tragic car accident.
Social worker Cobra Bubbles is concerned about Nani’s ability to care for Lilo and threatens to place Lilo in foster care if things don’t improve. Lilo, feeling lonely and in need of a friend, wishes for someone to play with. In an attempt to fulfill her sister’s wish, Nani takes Lilo to the animal shelter, where Lilo adopts Stitch, thinking he is a dog. Lilo names her new companion “Stitch” without knowing his true alien identity.
Stitch’s chaotic behavior quickly disrupts Nani’s life. He causes havoc at a lūʻau where Nani works, trying to evade capture by Jumba and Pleakley. Nani loses her job as a result, and Bubbles warns her that if her situation doesn’t improve, Lilo will be taken away. While Nani searches for a new job, Stitch’s antics make things even harder for her, and the family faces mounting challenges.
During a surfing outing with Nani’s friend David, Stitch’s attempt to evade capture puts Lilo in danger. Jumba and Pleakley’s failed attempt to capture Stitch leads to a dangerous situation where Lilo is dragged underwater. David rescues Lilo and Stitch, but Bubbles witnesses the incident and threatens to take Lilo away. Feeling guilty for causing so much trouble, Stitch runs away, determined to protect the family.
The Grand Councilwoman fires Jumba and Pleakley and assigns Captain Gantu with capturing Stitch. As Jumba begins using more overt tactics to find Stitch, Nani receives news of a potential new job. She leaves Lilo at home, unaware that Jumba and Pleakley are about to launch another attempt to capture Stitch. Their battle in the Pelekai home leads to an explosion that destroys the house.
Despite landing the job, Nani rushes home to find her house destroyed. Cobra Bubbles arrives to take Lilo, while Nani protests, insisting Lilo is better off with her. In a moment of crisis, Lilo runs away and finds Stitch in the woods. There, Stitch reveals his true alien identity. Just as they are captured by Gantu, Stitch manages to escape, and Nani confronts him. Jumba and Pleakley, however, capture Stitch, leaving Nani heartbroken.
In a touching moment, Nani pleads with Jumba and Pleakley to save Lilo, but they can only capture Stitch. Overcome with emotion, Nani bursts into tears, reminding Stitch of the concept of ‘ʻohana,’ a Hawaiian word meaning family. Stitch, remembering the bond he formed with Lilo, convinces Jumba to help rescue her. The unlikely group – Jumba, Pleakley, Stitch, and Nani – board Jumba’s spaceship to rescue Lilo from Gantu’s clutches.
As the rescue mission unfolds, the Grand Councilwoman arrives to take Stitch back. She fires Captain Gantu for his failure and his reckless endangerment of Lilo. After witnessing Stitch’s civilized behavior and learning that Lilo legally owns Stitch as her pet, the Grand Councilwoman decrees that Stitch will remain on Earth in exile. The Pelekai family is granted the protection of the United Galactic Federation.
As the story reaches its heartwarming conclusion, Cobra Bubbles reveals his past as a CIA agent and his connection with the Grand Councilwoman. Stitch, Jumba, and Pleakley become part of Lilo and Nani’s family, helping them rebuild their house with the help of David and Cobra Bubbles. The story of Lilo & Stitch is one of redemption, family, and the power of love, showing that no matter how different we may seem, we all belong somewhere.
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