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About The Chronicles of Narnia (Greta Gerwig)
The Chronicles of Narnia is set for release on November 26, 2026 on Netflix, with a limited IMAX theatrical engagement preceding the streaming debut on Thanksgiving weekend. Greta Gerwig writes and directs the adaptation, her first project after the billion-dollar success of 2023's Barbie. Netflix acquired the global rights to C.S. Lewis' Chronicles of Narnia in 2018.
The film is believed to adapt 'The Magician's Nephew,' the chronological first book in Lewis's seven-novel saga, which explores the creation of Narnia by Aslan and the origin of the White Witch. Meryl Streep is attached to voice Aslan, with Carey Mulligan, Emma Mackey, and Daniel Craig also cast in principal roles.
The C.S. Lewis estate's Narnia adaptations previously spanned Walden Media's 2005-2010 Disney/Fox trilogy, which grossed over $1.5 billion combined. Netflix's investment represents one of the streamer's largest-ever franchise bets, with Gerwig publicly committing to at least two films.
Overview
Why this movies page exists
Greta Gerwig directs Netflix's Chronicles of Narnia reboot with a planned 2026 IMAX theatrical run before streaming. A two-film deal with the C.S. Lewis estate anchors the slate.
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Event
The Chronicles of Narnia (Greta Gerwig)
Date posture
February 12, 2027 · Date confirmed · Confirmed
Source trail
The Hollywood Reporter · netflix.com
Content family
movies · Fantasy adventure
Topic signals
narnia, greta gerwig, netflix, fantasy, c.s. lewis
Format
IMAX + streaming
Franchise
The Chronicles of Narnia
Studio
Netflix (IMAX theatrical window)
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What this countdown tracks
The clock above counts down to The Chronicles of Narnia (Greta Gerwig) for Thanksgiving 2026, with an exclusive IMAX theatrical window before the film streams worldwide on Netflix.
About this event
Greta Gerwig's Narnia is the first feature in a multi-film C.S. Lewis adaptation deal Netflix struck with the Lewis estate, marking the streamer's most ambitious literary adaptation since The Crown. The film is targeted for a Thanksgiving 2026 IMAX-first theatrical engagement before transitioning to global Netflix streaming, a release pattern Netflix is testing with prestige properties to qualify for awards and capture cinema-first interest.
Gerwig directs from her own screenplay and produces alongside David Heyman, the longtime steward of the Harry Potter and Paddington franchises. After Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie, Gerwig brings a director's track record across literary adaptation, ensemble drama, and event cinema, all of which the Narnia property demands.
What to expect
Per The Hollywood Reporter, Gerwig's first Narnia film is The Magician's Nephew, the chronological prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe that introduces young Digory and Polly, the witch Jadis, and the very creation of Narnia. Casting has been reported to include Carey Mulligan, with additional ensemble names still under wraps. Expect a tone closer to Little Women's literary precision than to a fantasy blockbuster mold, while still delivering the world-building set pieces the source material requires.
Past releases
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005): Walden Media and Disney's first film, grossed nearly $750 million.
- Prince Caspian (2008) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010): completed the Walden trilogy.
- C.S. Lewis published the seven-book Narnia series between 1950 and 1956.
How to watch
Netflix is positioning Narnia for an IMAX-exclusive theatrical run beginning Thanksgiving 2026, before the film streams worldwide on Netflix in December 2026. Theatrical screenings are expected to be limited to flagship IMAX venues, similar to the rollout pattern Netflix used for Knives Out: Glass Onion. Streaming subscribers can expect the film on Netflix in all supported regions on the same day.
Related countdowns
For other late-2026 prestige releases, see the Dune: Part Three countdown and the Hunger Games: Sunrise on the Reaping countdown. Fantasy fans tracking event releases should also follow the Lord of the Rings: Hunt for Gollum countdown, Frozen 3 countdown, and the Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey countdown.
FAQ
When does Narnia release? The film is targeted for a Thanksgiving 2026 IMAX run with a global Netflix streaming release in December 2026. Where can I watch Narnia? Limited IMAX cinemas first, then Netflix worldwide. Is Narnia confirmed? Yes. Netflix and Greta Gerwig have an active two-film deal with the C.S. Lewis estate. Which Narnia book is being adapted? The Magician's Nephew, the chronological prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Why it matters
Greta Gerwig's Narnia is the most anticipated literary adaptation of 2026, pairing one of cinema's most acclaimed contemporary directors with one of the most beloved fantasy series ever written.
The details
Key highlights
- Venue
- IMAX theatrical release followed by Netflix global streaming
- Format
- Live-action/VFX fantasy, expected runtime around 140 minutes
- Headliner
- Meryl Streep, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig, directed by Greta Gerwig
- Audience
- Families, fantasy readers, Gerwig fans, and broad four-quadrant audiences
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