Spielberg began developing the film in the early 1980s with Walt Disney Productions and Paramount Pictures , which would have followed the storyline seen in the 1924 silent film and 1953 animated Disney film . It entered pre-production in 1985 , but Spielberg abandoned the project . James V. Hart developed the script with director Nick Castle and TriStar Pictures before Spielberg decided to direct in 1989 . It was shot almost entirely on sound stages at Sony Pictures Studios in Culver City , California . Released on December 11 , 1991 , '' Hook '' received unfavorable reviews from critics , and while it was a commercial success , its box office take was lower than expected . It has gained a strong cult following since its release . It was nominated in five categories at the 64th Academy Awards . It also spawned merchandise , including video games , action figures , and comic book adaptations
64th Academy Awards
64th Academy Awards
Hook (film)