The Lion Roars in IMAX: Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Sets 2027 Theatrical Date
Get ready to step into a wardrobe of cosmic proportions—because the dawn of Narnia is coming to the biggest screen on Earth. Netflix has officially announced that Greta Gerwig’s long-awaited adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s The Magician’s Nephew will debut with a global theatrical rollout, beginning with IMAX screenings on February 12, 2027, followed by sneak previews starting February 10. The film, titled Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, marks a historic first for Netflix as its first wide-release theatrical film with a traditional—if condensed—51-day window before arriving on the streaming platform April 2, 2027. With an all-star cast featuring Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, and newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, the adaptation promises to match the scale and generational fandom of Lewis’s beloved chronicles. Executive producers include Patricia Whitcher, Douglas Gresham, and Melvin Adams for the C.S. Lewis Estate, ensuring the story remains faithful to its treasured source material.
For Gerwig, the Academy Award-nominated director behind Barbie and Little Women, this project is nothing short of a dream fulfilled. “I was a child when I first read The Magician’s Nephew, and I fell in love with the gorgeously improbable but completely brilliant concept of a cosmic lion singing the world of Narnia to life,” Gerwig said. “I didn’t know that I would grow up to make films, but a universe built out of music is an idea that always lived in my heart.” The film adapts the 1955 origin story of Narnia, chronicling the magical events that precede The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, including the creation of the enchanted land by the singing lion, Aslan. The C.S. Lewis Company praised Gerwig for infusing the film with “joy, heart, and genuine love for the story,” adding, “We’re so excited for audiences everywhere to experience her vision—and to share the magic of Narnia with a whole new generation.” With IMAX-ready spectacle and Gerwig’s signature emotional depth, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is shaping up to be the cinematic event of 2027—proving that some doors, once opened, are simply too grand for a small screen alone.
