Following the box office success of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (a $50,000 budget film that grossed over $5 million), the "Twisted Child Universe" continues to expand its repertoire of dark reimaginings of classic children's stories. The latest entry, Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare, offers a chilling twist on the beloved tale of the boy who never grew up.
IGN critic Matt Donato highlights director Scott Jeffrey's approach, describing how the film grounds Peter Pan's character by portraying him as a serial killer and kidnapper, a stark contrast to the traditional image of pirates and fairies. This marks the first new addition to the Twisted Universe since the Blood and Honey films, with more twisted childhood tales and a potential multiverse crossover in the pipeline.
How to Watch Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare – Showtimes and Streaming
Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare had a limited theatrical release on January 13th, 14th, and 15th. Check local listings at Fandango, AMC Theaters, and Regal Theaters for showtimes.
Streaming Release Date
While a streaming release date hasn't been officially announced, we can speculate based on the release pattern of Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey 2. Given its similar limited theatrical run, Neverland Nightmare may be available for on-demand rental by the end of January, with a potential Peacock streaming release around July. We will update this article with confirmed information.
AnswerSee ResultsWhat is Peter Pan's Neverland Nightmare About?This latest Twisted Childhood installment presents a dark, violent reimagining of J.M. Barrie's original story. The official synopsis: Wendy Darling confronts a murderous Tinkerbell while attempting to rescue her brother, Michael, from the clutches of a villainous Peter Pan.
Where to Stream the “Twisted Child Universe”
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Stream: Peacock Rent/Buy: Prime VideoIGN's ReviewPeter Pan's Neverland Nightmare Cast
Written and directed by Scott Jeffrey (who also played Christopher Robin in Blood and Honey 2), Neverland Nightmare stars:
- Martin Portlock as Peter Pan
- Megan Placito as Wendy Darling
- Kit Green as Tinker Bell
- Peter DeSouza-Feighoney as Michael Darling
- Charity Kase as Captain James Hook
- Teresa Banham as Mary Darling
- Nicholas Woodeson as Steven
- Kierston Wareing as Roxy
- Olumide Olorunfemi as Tiger Lily
- Campbell Wallace as John Darling