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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
