Netflix's 'Narnia' From Greta Gerwig Getting Full Wide Theatrical Window, Heads To 2027
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Key Points:
- Netflix’s Narnia movie, directed by Greta Gerwig, has been delayed to a wide theatrical release on February 12, 2027, with sneak previews in IMAX starting February 10 and a Netflix streaming debut on April 2, 2027.
- The film, titled Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew and based on C.S. Lewis’ 1955 novel, features a cast led by newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig, and Meryl Streep.
- Production was delayed by six weeks due to a cast member’s injury, prompting the shift from the original Thanksgiving 2024 IMAX release to the February 2027 date, allowing for a full theatrical window and wider distribution.
- Greta Gerwig expressed enthusiasm for bringing the story to life in theaters and praised IMAX as a key partner, emphasizing the film’s magical and adventurous themes that inspired her since childhood.
- IMAX supports the expanded theatrical release, aiming to maximize audience reach and deliver the film as intended, with the February 12 premiere coinciding with competing releases from Sony and Paramount.
