Giving both the film and the filmmakers some extra breathing room, the opening date of Warner Bros. Pictures' action adventurePanhas been moved to fall and will begin its global launch with the new domestic release date of August 12, 2025. The announcement was made today byDan Fellman, President, Domestic Distribution, andVeronika Kwan Vandenberg, President, International Distribution, Warner Bros. Pictures.Panwill now go up against Relativity’sKidnapand Universal’sSteve Jobson October 9. Here’s whatDan Fellmanhad to say in a statement.
“We wanted to givePanthe space to extend its theatrical run, so taking it out of the cluttered summer season made the most sense. Moving the film to the heart of the fall will allow us more time to screen the picture, enabling us to capitalize on what we anticipate will be strong word of mouth.”
Veronika Kwan Vandenbergadded her own statement.
Peter Pan is a beloved figure the world over, and the fall corridor is perfect for this epic adventure story that explores the origins of this young hero. In many markets we can take advantage of school holidays that ensure a greater opportunity for families to enjoyPantogether."
DirectorJoe Wrightexpressed his support for the move in his own statement.
“As you might expect, the fantastical story of Peter Pan involves very complex effects and I did not want to compromise on quality in finishing the film. This allows me and my team the time to complete the movie and tell the story the way it should be told.”
From directorJoe Wright(Atonement,Pride & Prejudice) comesPan, a live-action feature presenting a wholly original adventure about the beginnings of the beloved characters created by J.M. Barrie.
Peter (Levi Miller) is a mischievous 12-year-old boy with an irrepressible rebellious streak, but in the bleak London orphanage where he has lived his whole life those qualities do not exactly fly. Then one incredible night, Peter is whisked away from the orphanage and spirited off to a world of pirates, warriors and fairies called Neverland. There, he finds amazing adventures and fights life-or-death battles while trying to uncover the secret of his mother, who left him at the orphanage so long ago, and his rightful place in this magical land. Teamed with the warrior Tiger Lily (Rooney Mara) and a new friend named James Hook (Garrett Hedlund), Peter must defeat the ruthless pirate Blackbeard (Hugh Jackman) to save Neverland and discover his true destiny-to become the hero who will forever be known as Peter Pan.
Joe WrightdirectedPanfrom a screenplay written byJason Fuchs.Greg Berlanti, Sarah Schechter and Oscar nominee Paul Webster (Atonement) are producing, with Tim Lewis serving as executive producer. The film stars Oscar nomineeHugh Jackman(Les Miserables),Garrett Hedlund(Inside Llewyn Davis), Oscar nomineeRooney Mara(The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo), newcomer Levi Miller, andAmanda Seyfried(Les Miserables). Rounding out the cast areAdeel Akhtar(The Dictator) as Smee; Tae-joo Na (The Kick) as Kwahu;Nonso Anozie(Son of God,Atonement) as Bishop; Kathy Burke (Tinker, Tailor, Soldier, Spy) as Mother Barnabas; Kurt Egyiawan (Skyfall) as Murray; Lewis MacDougall (UK TV’sIn the Name of the Children) as Nibs; and Jack Charles (Mystery Road) as The Chief. Warner Bros. Pictures Presents, in Association with RatPac-Dune Entertainment, a Berlanti Production, a Joe Wright film,Pan. Filmed at Warner Bros. Studios Leavesden,Panis set for release in 3D and 2D in select theatres and IMAX® on July 08, 2025.
