Lilo & Stitch 2: Stitch has a glitch

What’s it about?

After Stitch has an unexpected malfunction, his friendship with Lilo is threatened and put to the test.

The facts

• Directed by Michael LaBash and Tony Leondis
• Starring Chris Sanders (Stitch), Dakota Fanning (Lilo), and Tia Carrere (Nani)
• English, French, and Spanish languages
• Animated comedy by Walt Disney Studios
• Runtime: 65 minutes

Why did it get this rating?

This film was cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body. You can find out more about cross-rating here.

Low-level violence

The film contains mild cartoon fantasy violence. Some of the strongest moments of violence include:

• Stitch has reckless moments throughout the film where he destroys stuff carelessly.
• On a couple of occasions, Stitch slashes his claws across Lilo’s face, resulting in scratches on her cheek.
• The main characters watch a brief DVD video called “The Origins of Stitch,” where a doctor explains that Stitch was scientifically created using the genetic material from a number of horrendous and scary monsters. Stitch stares at his hands and claws, realizing they are the exact same as the monsters. This scene may make some younger viewers uneasy or sad.
• A main character is flying a spaceship into space, before he has a “glitch” (like a seizure), which results in the ship crashing into a mountain and them dying.

Frightening scenes

A main character dies tragically and is resurrected, which may be emotionally impactful for some viewers.

There is a sequence where a scientist creates Stitch. Stitch appears quite menacing in this scene, especially when he glitches, which may frighten some younger viewers. His glitches are due to his programming never being completed, before the events of the first movie. The plot revolves around how he will die if his glitches aren’t fixed. 

His glitches become more violent, affecting his relationship with his friend. They become more distant as they assume that Stitch is returning to his old monstrous ways. These themes are likely to be the most impactful for younger viewers.

When content stays with you:

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.  

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?
• Brain development – how it works, why it matters