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Peter Pan & Wendy

Peter Pan & Wendy is a 2023 American fantasy adventure film based on J.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Peter Pan & Wendy is a 2023 American fantasy adventure film directed by David Lowery. It is a live-action adaptation of Disney’s 1953 animated film Peter Pan, based on J. M. Barrie’s 1911 novel Peter and Wendy. The film follows Wendy Darling, her brothers, and Peter Pan on an adventure in Neverland.

Plot

The story follows Wendy Darling and her brothers as they travel with Peter Pan to Neverland, where they encounter Tinker Bell, Captain Hook, and other fantasy figures. The adventure centers on Wendy’s experience in Neverland and her confrontation with danger there.

Production

Peter Pan & Wendy was directed by David Lowery, who co-wrote the screenplay with Toby Halbrooks. It was produced by Walt Disney Pictures and Whitaker Entertainment as a live-action adaptation of the Disney animated film and Barrie’s novel.

Cast and characters

The film stars Alexander Molony as Peter Pan and Ever Anderson as Wendy Darling. Supporting roles include Jude Law as Captain Hook and Yara Shahidi as Tinker Bell.

Release and reception

The film premiered on Disney+ on April 28, 2023. Available source material describes its critical reception as mixed.

Key facts

  • The film is a live-action reimagining of Disney’s 1953 animated Peter Pan.
  • Alexander Molony plays Peter Pan and Ever Anderson plays Wendy Darling.
  • The story follows Wendy, her two brothers, Peter Pan, and Tinker Bell to Neverland.
  • Captain Hook is portrayed by Jude Law.
  • The film received mixed reviews from critics and premiered on Disney+.

Frequently asked questions

Is Peter Pan & Wendy based on a book?
Yes. It is based on J. M. Barrie’s 1911 novel Peter and Wendy.
Who directed Peter Pan & Wendy?
David Lowery directed the film and co-wrote the screenplay with Toby Halbrooks.
Who plays Peter Pan and Wendy Darling?
Alexander Molony plays Peter Pan, and Ever Anderson plays Wendy Darling.
When was Peter Pan & Wendy released?
It premiered on Disney+ on April 28, 2023.
Is Peter Pan & Wendy an animated film?
No. It is a live-action adaptation.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://www.wikipedia.org/wiki/Peter_Pan_%26_Wendy_(film)
    Supports: Film identification, director, cast, production companies, release format, and premiere date.
  2. IMDb — https://www.imdb.com/title/tt5635026/plotsummary/
    Supports: Basic plot summary and adaptation context.
  3. getAbstract — https://www.getabstract.com/en/summary/peter-and-wendy/32306
    Supports: Source novel identification and story background.