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Big changes! Netflix has officially announced that Narnia: The Magician\u2019s Nephew<\/a> will release in February 2027 rather than November 2026. Additionally, its theatrical run will no longer be exclusively on IMAX screens.<\/p>\n New Release Dates<\/strong><\/p>\n This will be Netflix\u2019s biggest theatrical debut to date, says THR<\/a>.<\/p>\n New Quotes<\/strong><\/p>\n Netflix provided the following press release to NarniaWeb:<\/p>\n Academy Award\u2013nominated filmmaker\u00a0Greta Gerwig\u2019s\u00a0Narnia: The Magician\u2019s Nephew, an epic adventure, will release in IMAX and wide globally in theaters on February 12, 2027, and on Netflix on April 2, 2027.\u00a0Sneak previews only in IMAX will begin on February 10, 2027.\u00a0<\/p>\n A rare phenomenon that spans generations and geographies, Narnia\u2019s release will match the scale and fandom of C. S. Lewis\u2019s beloved books. Audiences will experience a true cinematic event, in IMAX, theaters and on Netflix.<\/p>\n Written for the screen and directed by Gerwig, the origin story for Narnia is the first ever adaptation of C. S. Lewis\u2019s\u00a0The Magician\u2019s Nephew\u00a0\u2014 which was published May 2, 1955 and celebrates its 71st anniversary tomorrow \u2014 and pairs newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell with an all-star cast that includes Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith with Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep, and more. Lewis\u2019 book series captured Gerwig\u2019s imagination from a very young age, and she\u2019s beyond thrilled to bring her singular vision to this beloved world.\u00a0<\/p>\n \u201cWorking with Netflix to bring this film to life has been extraordinary and IMAX continues to be an incredible partner. I cannot wait for people to see the film in theaters on February 12 and on Netflix on April 2,\u201d says Greta Gerwig.\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n The C.S. Lewis Company provided a statement as well:<\/p>\n \u201cIt\u2019s incredibly moving to see how deeply Greta Gerwig has embraced C. S. Lewis\u2019s world, and infused\u00a0Narnia: The Magician\u2019s Nephew\u00a0with joy, heart, and genuine love for the story. We\u2019re so excited for audiences everywhere to experience her vision \u2014 and to share the magic of Narnia with a whole new generation.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In addition, Netflix released the first logline for the film: <\/p>\n Academy Award\u2013nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig brings C. S. Lewis\u2019s beloved story\u00a0The Magician\u2019s Nephew to the screen for the first time in a sweeping adventure that invites dreamers of all ages to experience the creation of Narnia.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n AMC CEO Adam Aron<\/a> posted on X<\/p>\n \u201cAt AMC, our cooperative efforts with Netflix picked up steam in the back half of 2025, and\u00a0 have been immensely successful.\u00a0 [\u2026] It should not be lost on anyone the significance of Netflix trying a real global release of a major film title.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Reasons for Delay<\/strong><\/p>\n \u201cFollowing Netflix\u2019s bid for Warner Bros,\u201d Deadline<\/a> writes, \u201csources say the streamer kicked about a wide theatrical release for\u00a0\u00a0Narnia.\u00a0Gerwig always wanted it. A member of the cast was injured, we hear, which delayed production for six weeks.\u00a0Narnia\u00a0would not make its Thanksgiving Imax date, so the decision was made to head to Feb. 12, 2027. I\u2019m told this wasn\u2019t a huddled talks decision that came together with exhibitors over CinemaCon. It was always Plan B.\u201d<\/p>\n Here is everything we know<\/a> about Greta Gerwig\u2019s Narnia: The Magician\u2019s Nephew.<\/p>\n\n
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