What you need to know about Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’
After long months of waiting with bated breath, Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew finally has a release date, both in theatres and on Netflix.
Scheduled to be released worldwide in 2027, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is setting the stage for an immersive experience unlike any other that lives up to the fame and fandom of CS Lewis’s beloved book series.
Written and directed by Oscar nominee Gerwig, this marks the first-ever adaptation of Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew, originally published on May 2nd, 1995. So, in the wake of the origin story’s 71st anniversary, Netflix finally pulled back the curtains on the confirmed release date.
While the anticipation is already through the roof, for those curious about the rest of the details, here’s an overview of everything you should know about Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew.
What is the plot?
The official logline of Narnia‘s adaptation reads, “Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig brings CS Lewis’s beloved story The Magician’s Nephew in a sweeping adventure that invites dreamers of all ages to experience the creation of Narnia.” The adaptation follows Digory and Polly as they travel between worlds via magic rings, inadvertently awakening the evil queen.
Set in 1900s London and beyond, The Magician’s Nephew explores the creation of Narnia, leading to the events of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.
Who is in the cast and crew?
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew boasts a star-studded army, including David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciaran Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, and Susan Wokoma. However, the character details remain under wraps.
Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, Vincent Sieber-Smith, and Gerwig serve as producers. Meanwhile, the movie is executive produced by Patricia Whitcher, Douglas Gresham, and Melvin Adams for the CS Lewis Estate, and Christine Crais is co-producing the film.
Is there a trailer available?
Unfortunately, there’s still no trailer available for Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew. Check back later for more information.
When does Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew release?
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled to hit theatres worldwide on February 12th, 2027. It will be released on Netflix on April 2nd, 2027. As for IMAX sneak previews? Well, they begin on February 10th, 2027. Save the dates and mark your calendars as more updates surface in time!