Get a first look at Netflix's 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'

Greta Gerwig’s epic is coming to theaters next year, and we’ll tell you everything we know about it so far and show you the new trailer below. The land of Narnia will spring to life in theatres and on Netflix in 2027. The world’s largest streamer will be the home to a new adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia directed by Greta Gerwig. The series of films will not stick to the book order, but instead will begin with the prequel novel “Narnia: The Magician's Nephew.” A new trailer for the film has been released. Take a look below and get a first look at this new interpretation of C.S. Lewis’ magical world, and get all of the details about the film that we know so far. Everything you need to know about ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ When will ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ be released? “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” will get a wide release in theaters before streaming on Netflix. The film will debut in IMAX theaters on Feb. 10, 2027, then hit other cinemas around the United States on Feb. 12. Netflix customers will have to wait until April 2 to stream the movie at home. All Netflix subscribers will be eligible to stream “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” once it premieres on the streamer. Can you watch ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ for free? No, there will be no way to stream “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” for free. The film will be exclusive to Netflix once it leaves theaters, and Netflix does not include a free trial of any kind. The cheapest way to sign up for the streamer is a subscription to its Standard with Ads plan, starting at $9 per month. Sign Up netflix.com Netflix Netflix is a leading subscription-based video streaming service that offers on-demand access to an extensive library of over 3,000 movies, 2,000+ TV shows, and a growing collection of acclaimed Netflix originals. Renowned for producing groundbreaking content, Netflix has become a cultural powerhouse with hit originals like “Stranger Things,” “Wednesday,” “Squid Game,” “The Crown,” “Tiger King,” “Bridgerton,” “The Witcher,” and “Black Mirror.” … The platform constantly updates its catalog, introducing fresh content alongside timeless classics and international hits. Netflix’s commitment to storytelling has also earned critical acclaim, with award-winning exclusives such as “Roma,” “Marriage Story,” “The Power of the Dog,” “Mank,” and “Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.” In 2023, their animated film “Guillermo del Toro’s Pinocchio” won an Academy Award for Best Animated Feature, further solidifying Netflix’s reputation for high-quality content. Recently, Netflix has expanded beyond standard movies and TV titles with the addition of video podcasts, and is also exploring a digital store that would offer third-party streamers within the app. Netflix offers three plans – stream on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard with Ads” ($8.99) plan, on 2 devices in HD with the “Standard” ($19.99) plan, and 4 devices in up to 4K on the “Premium” ($26.99) plan. $8.99+ / month Watch the trailer for ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ What is ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ about? Before four siblings stumbled through a wardrobe and discovered a magical world, there was an entirely different adventure that brought Narnia into existence. Based on C. S. Lewis’ 1955 novel, “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” serves as an origin story for the beloved fantasy franchise, following two young friends, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, as they use magical rings created by Digory’s eccentric Uncle Andrew to travel between mysterious worlds. Along the way, they encounter the sinister Jadis, who will eventually become the White Witch, and witness the creation of Narnia by the powerful lion Aslan. Although “The Magician’s Nephew” was the sixth of Lewis’ seven “Chronicles of Narnia” books to be published, it takes place first chronologically, revealing the origins of several familiar elements from “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe,” including that all-important piece of British furniture. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, the new adaptation promises to bring plenty of her signature creativity to Lewis’ fantastical universe. Gerwig is putting her own spin on the material, including changes to the original story’s timeline, a healthy dose of glam-rock-inspired style, and a soundtrack featuring Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven.” Who will star in ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’? “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” has assembled a star-studded cast, led by Meryl Streep as the voice of the lion Aslan. Joining her in the star-studded ensemble will be David McKenna as Digory Kirke; Beatrice Campbell as Polly Plummer; Emma Mackey as Jadis, the last queen of Charn; Carey Mulligan as Flora Kirke; Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew; and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith as Frank. Also featured in the film are Tom Bonnington, Denise Gough, Ava Jager, Gerard Monaco, James Murray, and Samantha Spiro. February 10, 2027 The new upcoming film by Greta Gerwig.