Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare‘s theatrical release has been extended after debuting with a 70% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes. Written and directed by Scott Jeffrey, the third film in the Twisted Childhood Universe follows Wendy Darling on a daring mission to save her brother from a sinister Peter Pan, who plans to take him to Neverland, while meeting a twisted Tinkerbell addicted to what she believes is fairy dust. Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare‘s cast includes Martin Portlock, Megan Placito, Kit Green, Peter DeSouza-Feighoney, Charity Kase, Teresa Banham, Campbell Wallace, Nicholas Woodeson, Kierston Wareing, and Olumide Olorunfemi.
Now, Jagged Edge Productions and ITN Studios have announced that Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare is extending its theatrical run across 75 different locations, including New York City, Universal City, California, Tampa, Florida, and more. The movie will now remain in theaters until January 23. Tickets are available online through Iconic Events Releasing or participating theaters.
What Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare’s Theatrical Extension Means For The Movie
Audiences Are Enjoying It
The extension of Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare‘s theatrical release suggests there is strong audience enthusiasm for the horror film. The film was originally released in limited theaters for three days from January 13–15 and, though box office numbers aren’t available, it had to have performed well for the studio to justify extending it. Audiences are seemingly enjoying the horror movie, evidenced by its 70% audience score on Rotten Tomatoes from 50+ verified ratings. While not an eye-popping number, it’s an increase from the TCU’s first film, Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey (49%), but not its sequel’s 73%.
While audiences seem to be enjoying the third TCU film, the same can’t exactly be said for critics. Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare reviews paint it as a divisive horror film, with some praising its dark creativity and disturbing visuals, while others criticize its lack of fun, weak character development, and predictable horror tropes. Some critics call it a fresh, twisted take on the childhood classic, while others see it as mean-spirited and uninspired. While its brutal kills and eerie premise impress some, its execution leaves many unimpressed, resulting in a 43% Rotten Tomatoes score from critics.
Our Take Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare’s Theatrical Extension
The TCU Has Seen Box Office Success
No matter what one thinks of the TCU, and there has certainly been a range of opinions regarding its reimagination of classic children’s characters as murderous villains, it’s difficult to deny that the movies have seen box office success with shoestring budgets and limited theatrical releases. Winnie-the-Pooh: Blood and Honey, despite its terrible 3% RT score, made $7.7 million at the box office on a $100,000 budget, and the sequel, with a much improved 47% RT score, made $7.6 million on a $500,000 budget. Peter Pan’s Neverland Nightmare is just the latest example of the TCU’s box office success.
Source: Jagged Edge Productions/ITN Studios
