5 Films to Watch to Celebrate 71 Years of Walt Disney’s Peter Pan!

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Peter Pan came out on February 5th, 1953, and immediately became a classic film that’s legacy would span decades. 71 years of Peter Pan is more than an anniversary – it is a testament to the fact that people still identify with and cherish the idea of never growing up. We could go through the numerous fun facts about this film – which Disney Addicts has! Make sure you check out “7 Facts Every Peter Pan Fan Needs to Know“! But are you looking to celebrate this film by watching all things Peter Pan? Check out the list below and let us know how many you’ve seen!

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  • Peter Pan (1953): No better place to start off than with the original classic. The film has every ounce of the magic that you remember. Peter, Tink, Wendy and The Lost Boys are exactly how you remember them and Hook is still fighting off the ticking clock from within the Crocodile. Celebrate 71 years of the release of this fantastic film by settling in and remembering the first time you watched this classic!
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  • Peter Pan & Wendy (2023): It wouldn’t be Disney if they didn’t come out with a live-action version! Peter Pan & Wendy came out in 2023. The story is very similar to the one you remember. Some things have been changed, but that shouldn’t stop you from trying something new(-ish)!
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Peter Pan: Return to Neverland (2002): Nothing like an early 2000’s sequel! Peter Pan is back and not much has changed for him, but an awful lot has changed for Wendy. Wendy is an adult now with a firm and unwavering belief in Peter. In this film, Hook is still up to no good and kidnaps Wendy’s daughter by mistake! Can Peter Pan save the day?

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  • Hook (1991): This 91′ classic can be found on Disney+ and Robin Williams plays a version of Peter Pan that has fully grown up. Can he remember who he was to help the Lost Boys that he left behind?
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  • Tinkerbell (2008): Well, everyone has to have an origin story – why not Tinkerbell!? Peter Pan isn’t mentioned in this film but that’s totally fine because Tinkerbell’s story holds its own. We meet her friends, and learn about where in Neverland she came from and the adventures she faces along the way!

Honorable Mentions: Though it is not available on Disney+ and owned by Universal, Peter Pan (2003) is a fantastic version of the tale. Additionally, Finding Neverland (2004) is another great film to check out if you’re on a Peter Pan roll!

Images: Disney, Walt Disney Pictures
Hook: TriStar Pictures


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