The original play 'Peter Pan; or, the Boy Who Wouldn't Grow Up' is published by J.M. Barrie, introducing the character Peter Pan to the public.
J.M. Barrie adapts his play into the novel 'Peter and Wendy', which further popularizes the Peter Pan story.
'Hook' is directed by Steven Spielberg, marking his foray into fantasy adventure films targeting family audiences.
The film 'Hook' is released to the public, offering a sequel narrative to the Peter Pan story focusing on Peter as an adult.
Peter, once Peter Pan, enjoyed an adventurous childhood in Neverland, leading the Lost Boys and battling Captain Hook.
Peter chooses to grow up and leave behind his life as Peter Pan, moving into the real world and becoming Peter Banning.
Peter grows up in the real world, loses touch with his memories of Neverland, and becomes a successful but work-focused lawyer.
Captain Hook kidnaps Peter's children, Jack and Maggie, to lure Peter back to Neverland.
Peter Banning is taken back to Neverland to confront his past and rescue his children.
In Neverland, Peter rediscovers his childhood abilities, flying and sword fighting under Tinker Bell's guidance.
Peter confronts Captain Hook in a final battle to save his children and Neverland.
Peter successfully rescues Jack and Maggie from Captain Hook's captivity.
Peter returns to the real world, reconciled with his family and reconnecting with his youthful sense of wonder.
