Greta Gerwig is introducing audiences to a new interpretation of C.S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy world with the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The upcoming Netflix production features an ensemble cast and will receive a theatrical release before arriving on the streaming platform in April 2027.
According to TheWrap, Netflix has released the first official trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The film stars Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds and Daniel Craig, with Meryl Streep providing the voice of Aslan. The adaptation explores the creation of Narnia, bringing one of the earliest stories in the fantasy world’s chronology to the screen.
The film is based on the sixth published installment in C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia book series. Gerwig wrote and directed the adaptation following the success of her 2023 film Barbie. The production also reunites her with music collaborators Andrew Watt and Mark Ronson.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew will begin its theatrical rollout with IMAX screenings on February 10th, 2027. The film will expand to additional theaters on February 12th before premiering on Netflix on April 2nd. The release represents a significant theatrical initiative for Netflix as it brings the fantasy franchise to a new generation of viewers.
