Editing Lilo & Stitch (2025) (section)

== Plot ==
On the planet Turo, Dr. Jumba Jookiba faces conviction by the United Galactic Federation for conducting illegal genetic experiments, resulting in the creation of an aggressive, nearly indestructible creature with advanced learning abilities known as Experiment 626. While Jumba is incarcerated, 626 is exiled due to his destructive tendencies. Nevertheless, 626 manages to escape by commandeering a police cruiser and utilizing its hyperdrive to travel to Earth, ultimately crashing on Kaua'i. The Grand Councilwoman offers Jumba his freedom contingent upon his successful recapture of 626, assigning him to work alongside Earth specialist, Agent Pleakley. 626 crashes in proximity to a wedding reception and is subsequently run over by a tourist trolley before being taken to an animal shelter. A Hawaiian girl named Lilo Pelekai is expelled from hula school after she pushes her bully Mertle off the stage, driven by frustration over her sister Nani's absence. Their social worker, Mrs. Kekoa, pays a visit and determines that Nani is unfit to care for them, insisting that she complete her responsibilities within a week. The following day, upon learning that Lilo desires a friend, their neighbor Tūtū takes Lilo to the animal shelter where 626 is housed. Aware that Jumba and Pleakley are pursuing him, 626 disguises himself as a dog and permits Lilo to adopt him for his own safety. Nani then takes them to her job at a resort lūʻau alongside her friend David Kawena. Lilo names 626 "Stitch" after Nani remarks on the need to stitch a car seat that he has torn. They enjoy their time at the resort, but Stitch inadvertently causes a fire at a table, resulting in Nani's termination. The next morning, Kekoa and Bubbles arrive to discover that Lilo is missing, prompting them and Nani to initiate a search for her. Lilo encounters Stitch at the shelter, but Jumba arrives in an attempt to recapture Stitch. They flee to the Pelekais' residence and engage in a confrontation with Jumba, leading to the destruction of their home. During the altercation, Jumba discloses that Stitch had been using Lilo for his own protection, which causes Stitch to feel guilt and ultimately surrender.