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Watch Narnia Magician's Nephew Trailer; Greta Gerwig on Making Movie
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- Netflix premiered the first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew" at an IMAX theater in New York, marking the streamer’s biggest theatrical debut to date.
- The trailer features a magical journey to Narnia, accompanied by Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven,” a rare licensed track approved by the band after Gerwig shared the film with Robert Plant and Jimmy Page.
- Gerwig emphasized her cinematic vision focused on the theatrical experience, inspired by her conversations with Netflix co-CEO Ted Sarandos, who encouraged her to make the movie for the biggest screen possible.
- The film, set for a wide theatrical release on February 12, 2027, will play in theaters for 49 days before streaming on Netflix starting April 2, reflecting a strategic push for theatrical engagement by the streamer.
- Gerwig highlighted the intimate storytelling approach and her deep immersion into C.S. Lewis’ mindset during adaptation, aiming to inspire audiences to appreciate theater and creativity.
