In Disney’s 1953 animated Peter Pan, Peter Pan leads the Lost Boys.
The Lost Boys are children who live with Peter in Neverland and follow him on adventures. Peter’s leadership is informal and adventurous: he directs their games, protects their home, and organizes resistance against Captain Hook and the pirates. The group is separate from the Darling children, who are visitors to Neverland rather than permanent members of Peter’s band.
Peter’s authority also reveals an important tension in the character. He enjoys freedom and refuses to grow up, but he still takes responsibility for the Lost Boys during danger. Their loyalty helps show why Peter is admired in Neverland, even though his impulsiveness can create problems.
The Lost Boys have different names and numbers across adaptations. Disney’s film presents a recognizable group, but the central fact remains consistent: Peter Pan is their leader, not Hook or one of the Darling siblings.