Wendy Darling, a young girl afraid to leave her childhood home behind, 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 adventure that will change her life forever.

Peter Pan & Wendy's obligatory fidelity to the animated classic keeps it from achieving Neverland nirvana, but David Lowery's pensive direction gives this rendition some of its own magic.

Slower and a lot less visually appealing than Disney's animated version, Peter Pan & Wendy lacks the magic of the classic source material.

'Peter Pan and Wendy' has mixed reception, praising visual effects and diverse casting, with criticisms including weak character development, especially for Peter and Wendy, and uneven pacing. The script is often deemed heavy-handed. Some appreciate deeper backstories for Hook and Smee, while others find changes forced. Jude Law's Captain Hook receives mixed reviews—some find it charming, others lackluster. The film attempts a fresh take on a classic but often misses the original's magic and heart.