Megan's world is turned upside down when she hears her calm life with her little brother and single mum is about to change. She hears she's soon to have a stepfather and a stepsister. Megan thinks they're a bit weird and is determined to stop the wedding. She discovers they're actually even stranger than she thought - they're from another planet.
Practical Effects
Glorious Y2K alien costumes—shiny vinyl and visible zippers.
Acting
Tamara Hope commits to bubble-fearing alien princess with absolute sincerity.
Production
Shot in Australia pretending to be suburban America—architecture gives it away.
Director
Steve Boyum
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Based on Gail Lerner's novel; Disney Channel execs reportedly fought over whether 'Planet Weird' was too on-the-nose.
Peak Disney Channel Original Movie formula: misfit protagonist, secret supernatural element, climactic public embarrassment, heartfelt resolution. This one just committed harder to the sci-fi bit.
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