Most people today probably know the original Disney animated filmPeter Pan(1953)as that one ride at Disneyland that always has a ridiculously long line no matter what time of the day it is, but it’s also one of the biggest and earliest animated hits for the Walt Disney Company. Retelling the story of the timeless classic byJ.M. Barrie, you probably already know about the boy from a magical island who could fly and never age. You also probably know that he meets a young woman and her two brothers, and they all journey to Neverland and face off against the dreaded Captain Hook.
ThePeter Panstory is no stranger to live-action adaptations. There’s theSteven Spielberg-directed sequel followingRobin Williamsas a grown-up and amnesiac version of Peter inHook(1991), the more classical take on the character with Universal’sPeter Pan(2003), and the most recent attempt that tried to explain Peter’s origins in the simply titledPan(2015). It was only a matter of time until Disney decided to remake their animated version ofPeter Pan, given they’ve been pumping out live-action remakes like there’s no tomorrow. Most would probably expect the new film to stick closely to the original film’s story, but when the cast and directorDavid Lowerytook the stage at the most recent D23 Expo to discuss their roles and debut a new trailer, it became very clear that this new version of the classic story will take these characters in completely new directions.
The panel also gave us our first good look at the anticipated remake, and now a promising trailer has been made public for fans around the world who eagerly await a new trip to Neverland. So get your pixie dust ready, because here is everything we know so far aboutPeter Pan & Wendy.
Editor’s Note: This article was last updated on June 21, 2025.
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Is There a Trailer for Peter Pan & Wendy?
A trailer was shown at the D23 Expo’s Studio showcase in 2022, but unfortunately for those following the event from home, the footage was only shown to those in attendance. Thankfully, as of July 11, 2025, Disney has released atrailer forPeter Pan & Wendythat is pretty much identical to what was shown at the Expo.
The footage features a lot of the story beats you would expect from aPeter Panadaptation, with Peter (Alexander Molony) meeting the Darling siblings in their room before chasing his shadow, Peter and Tinker Bell (Yara Shahidi) granting the siblings the power of flight and jumping off from Big Ben, andCaptain Hook (Jude Law)confronting Wendy (Ever Anderson) for the very first time.
Doesn’t sound all that unique when comparing it to otherPeter Panadaptations, but the words hardly do justice to the incredible visuals on display by directorDavid Lowery(Pete’s Dragon). The shots of Peter and the kids are enchanting, the cinematography from director of photographyBojan Bazelli(also fromPete’s Dragon) offers some beautiful landscape shots of Neverland, and a fight scene showcasing Captain Hook’s flying ship under the cover of some cloudy mountains is a standout visual. The latter sequence is shown in the poster for the film, with Peter and Wendy seen swashbuckling against the ship’s pirates whilst flying through the air.
Ahead of the trailer, we got ourfirst public look at the filmwith a brief appearance in the 2023 Disney+ sizzle reel, where we get to see Peter meet the Darling siblings for the very first time.
Anew trailer forPeter Pan & Wendywas released on April 10, followed by clips showcasingCaptain HookandTinker Bell. Check out that trailer here:
When Is Peter Pan & Wendy Coming Out?
Peter and friends will fly towards the second star to the right, straight on till morning, on July 11, 2025.
Will Peter Pan & Wendy be a Theatrical Release or Disney+ Exclusive?
Just like the recently releasedPinocchio(2022),Peter Pan & Wendyis set to bereleased exclusively on the Disney+streaming platform. At this point, no theatrical release is planned, but who knows? If Disney wants the film to be considered for any major filmmaking awards, they’ll need to release the movie in at least a limited capacity.
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Why Is the Film Called Peter Pan & Wendy?
Though the new title may seem like an innocuous change that has little meaning to the grand scheme of things, the inclusion of Wendy’s name is significant, as highlighted by the cast at the D23 Studio Showcase. Ever Anderson explained that her version of Wendy is being treated as an “equal” to Peter Pan. Instead of being just the female lead, Wendy will be a co-protagonist with Peter as they journey through Neverland. This establishes an ongoing theme in how select characters are being treated, withAlyssa Wapanatâhk, who will be playing Tiger Lilly, also saying that her character has become far more developed from the standard damsel in the distress in the original film. Finally, Jude Law gave more insight as to his take on Captain Hook, revealing that he’ll have a dedicated backstory in the film where he and Peter may have even been allies at a certain point.
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Who’s Starring In the Cast of Peter Pan & Wendy?
We already have most of the major cast members set to populate London and Neverland. They include Alexander Molony as Peter Pan, Ever Anderson as Wendy Darling,Josh Pickeringas John Darling, Jude Law as Captain Hook, Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell, and Alyssa Wapanatâhk as Tiger Lily, but there are a number of other big cast members joining the film, one of the most iconic of which isMr. Smee, Hook’s first mate, played here by comedianJim Gaffigan(Chappaquiddick).
Playing the Darling siblings' parents areMolly Parker(Deadwood) as Mrs. Darling and Disney animation veteranAlan Tudyk(Wreck-It-Ralph) as Mr. Darling.Deborah Ramsey(Nancy Drew) has also been cast as an older Wendy, meaning we may get some narration or an epilogue. The collection of actors is rounded out by the Lost Boys (now gendered in name only), includingNoah Matthews Matofsky,Sebastian Billingsley-Rodriguez,Kelsey Yates,Skyler Yates,Florence Bensberg,Caelan Edie,Diana Tsoy, andFelix de Sousa, with some more major pirates of Hook’s crew includingPaloma Nuñez,Paul Cheng,Garfield Wilson, andJesse James Pierce.
Who’s Making Peter Pan & Wendy?
David Lowery is in the directing chair doing a Disney remake for the second time afterPete’s Dragon. Lowery has quickly become one of the most distinct and intriguing directors of the filmmaking industry today, doing big-budget blockbusters like the live-action Disney movies one second and then moving on to do more methodical critically acclaimed independent projects likeA Ghost Story(2017) andThe Green Knight(2021)the next. Lowery will also be writing the film alongside his co-writer forPete’s Dragon,Toby Halbrooks.
In fact, Lowery will also be working with many major crew members who were a part ofPete’s Dragon, with director of photography Bojan Bazelli, editorLisa Zeno Churgin, and production designerJade Healy. Also joining the crew isThe Lord of the Ringstrilogy costume designerNgila DicksonandThe Green KnightcomposerDaniel Hartdoing music, withOliver Wallace’s music from the original 1953 film credited and expected to appear.
What Is the Plot of Peter Pan & Wendy?
The official plot synopsis forPeter Pan & Wendyreads as follows:
“Peter Pan & Wendy” introduces Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, who meets Peter Pan, a boy who refuses to grow up. Alongside her brothers and a tiny fairy, Tinker Bell, she travels with Peter to the magical world of Neverland. There, she encounters an evil pirate captain, Captain Hook, and embarks on a thrilling and dangerous adventure that will change her life forever.
Though the characters of the classic film seem to be getting some much-needed updating, the general plot looks to be about the same. In case you haven’t seen or read anything pertaining to J.M. Barrie’s story, it follows a young woman named Wendy Darling and her two brothers John (Joshua Pickering) and Michael (Jacobi Jupe) as they meet Peter Pan, the boy who would never grow up and can fly through the sky like a bird. Peter, with the help of his trusty fairy friend Tinker Bell, gives the Darling siblings the ability to fly and takes them to his home of Neverland, where they along with Peter’s band of Lost Boys face off against the evil Captain Hook and his band of pirates. Even if you haven’t heard of the story, it’s a story of maturity and growth that anyone of any age can relate to.
