Pete's Dragon/WMG

Elliot is actually Pete's deceased dad come back as his guardian angel.

• Then the "other kid" could be another child of his. Or he realized now that Pete has a new family, he won't need him anymore and goes off to help other kids. It makes their good-bye that much more heartbreaking.

The next sequel (should it ever comes) will take place in the Present Day with another kid he's helping.