Netflix Dates Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Reboot for 2027 IMAX Release

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Netflix has confirmed the release dates for the new Chronicles of Narnia movies, directed by Greta Gerwig. The first film will be in theaters on February 12, 2027, and will then be available to stream on Netflix starting April 2, 2027.

. The film will get IMAX sneak previews taking place beginning Feb. 10, 2027.

The movie Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew will tell the story of how the magical world of Narnia began. Greta Gerwig is directing and wrote the screenplay. The film features new actors David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, alongside established stars like Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig, and Meryl Streep.

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew Is a Historic First for Netflix

The release of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew in IMAX is a first for the series. It’s great to see the streaming service putting in extra effort for Narnia.

Greta Gerwig shared that collaborating with Netflix on this movie was a fantastic experience and praised IMAX as a continued strong partner. She expressed her excitement for audiences to see the film in cinemas on February 12th and on Netflix starting April 2nd.

It’s been a long time since a Chronicles of Narnia movie was made, though the first three books by C.S. Lewis were each adapted for the screen previously. Now, as The Magician’s Nephew turns 71 this Saturday, Netflix might be starting a big new fantasy movie series.

I remember being a kid and discovering The Magician’s Nephew. I was instantly captivated by the beautiful idea of a cosmic lion singing Narnia into existence – it was just so brilliant! I didn’t know then I’d become a filmmaker, but that concept – a world created through music – really stayed with me. It’s a dream come true to actually get to bring that to life. Growing up with C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia made me believe in magic, secret worlds, and incredible adventures. It showed me that wonder could be found anywhere, even for someone like me, and that anyone could be part of something epic. It truly changed my life.

They also shared a statement expressing excitement about Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew, praising her joyful and heartfelt approach to the world of Narnia and anticipating that audiences of all ages will enjoy it.

What is Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew About?

Netflix has revealed the official synopsis for the upcoming film, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. It describes the movie as a grand adventure bringing C.S. Lewis’s classic story to life on screen for the first time, and invites audiences of all ages to witness the birth of Narnia, as directed by Academy Award nominee Greta Gerwig.

The movie Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew will be released in theaters on February 12, 2027, and will be available to stream on Netflix starting April 2, 2027. You can see it in IMAX a little earlier, with sneak previews beginning February 10, 2027.

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2026-05-02 00:14