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One of the most awaited upcoming movies of Netflix, Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew, Now there will be no debut in 2026. The film has moved its exclusive theatrical release to February 2027, with a streaming release on April 2, 2027.
Netflix has changed the release date of its upcoming Narnia film from director Greta Gerwig. The original plan was that the film would be released in IMAX theaters this Thanksgiving with a streaming debut on December 25, 2026. It will not have a special theatrical release on February 12, 2027, with previews only in IMAX starting on February 10, 2027. The film will later become available for streaming on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Coincidentally, this news coincides with the 71st anniversary of the novel. magician’s nephewOn which the film is based.
Directed by Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig (little women, barbie) and produced by Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal and Vincent Sieber, Narnia: The Wizard’s Nephew It was all set to become one of the biggest releases of 2026, serving as the streamer’s blockbuster picture for the holiday season. The release shift takes it well into 2027; It will continue its exclusive theatrical run in February 2o27 before finally streaming on Netflix on April 2.
Gerwig said, “Working with Netflix to bring this film to life has been extraordinary and IMAX continues to be an incredible partner. I can’t wait for people to see the film in theaters on February 12 and on Netflix on April 2.” in a statement.
The CS Lewis Company said, “It has been incredibly emotional to see how deeply Greta Gerwig has embraced the world of CS Lewis, and infused Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew with joy, heart, and true love for the story.” “We are so excited for audiences everywhere to experience his vision and share the magic of Narnia with a whole new generation.”
While a delay is never news fans want to hear, this change reveals a major shift in Netflix’s distribution playbook and may perhaps change their decade-long dislike of dramatics in favor of their own platform forever.
By moving the film out of the crowded 2026 holiday season, Netflix is treating it as a huge, standalone global blockbuster, not in its way. dune 3 And Avengers: Doomsday. Additionally, the streaming giant is giving Narnia an exclusive theatrical window of seven weeks (49 days) before it lands on the platform, the longest in Netflix history, at least for an English-language film of this scale. As you know, Netflix has given theatrical windows to many of its movies but often only for a week or two at any given time.
This also means that considering these dates the film is not eligible for this year’s Oscars.
Based on the novel by CS Lewis, magician’s nephew Narnia is the chronologically first story in the series. It serves as a creation story for the world of Narnia, telling how Jadis, aka the White Witch, came to rule the land. This movie is for the first time magician’s nephew Has been adapted for the big screen. Previous films originating from Lewis’s original novel The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
The film features an all-star cast David McKenna (as Digory), beatrice campbell (as Polly), emma mackey (as the white witch), carey mulligan (as Mabel), ciaran hinds, Daniel Craig (as Andrew Ketterley), and Meryl Streep. Netflix also confirmed recently reported additions dennis gough And susan wokoma. This is in addition to that news Kobna Holdbrook-Smith Has joined the cast as Francis.
Narnia creator Mark Gordon confirms PG age-rating for The Magician’s Nephew
In addition to the change in release date, Narnia producer Mark Gordon also recently confirmed that the film will receive a PG (Parental Guidance) age rating. This age grading is consistent with every other adaptation narniaIncluding the original 2005 film The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
“It’s a four-quadrant, all-audience film that will be enjoyable for kids,” he said during a recent appearance. gary and kenny show. “I’m sure it’ll be PG.”
He also stated that, although no further installments in the franchise have been confirmed, there are plans to adapt six of CS Lewis’s later novels. narnia series. “Hopefully, it will be more than one [movie]”
‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ will begin streaming on Netflix on April 2, 2027. We will keep you updated with all the latest updates.
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