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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.
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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How to use this movies countdown
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Right now the key public signal is Thanksgiving 2026, with expected status and month window precision. That distinction matters. A confirmed datetime is very different from a month-level or date-only signal, and people planning watch parties, travel, ticketing, launch coverage, or newsroom publishing need that nuance instead of a misleadingly precise timer.
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