
While the original Peter Pan story is freely available for anyone to use, the movie Hook cleverly drew inspiration from Disney’s 1953 animated Peter Pan without having to formally acknowledge or pay them. This was a smart strategy by Amblin and TriStar, allowing them to utilize a well-known Disney story while avoiding licensing fees. Recently, there’s been growing criticism of Disney’s live-action remakes, with many viewers finding them uninspired and repetitive – films like Pinocchio, Lady and the Tramp, and Snow White didn’t resonate with audiences. Although some remakes, such as 2019’s The Lion King and this year’s Lilo & Stitch, have been successful, Disney could benefit from looking at Hook as an example and taking more risks with their less prominent properties to achieve greater success.