Everything We Know About Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ So Far — SkimNews
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- Greta Gerwig is directing a film adaptation of 'The Magician’s Nephew', the first book in C.S. Lewis’s Chronicles of Narnia series.
- The film is scheduled for a theatrical release on February 12, 2027, before streaming on Netflix starting April 2 of that year.
- The trailer for the film has garnered over 481.3 million views in its first week, a figure Deadline exclusively reported as surpassing the initial trailer for 'Barbie'.
- Meryl Streep will voice Aslan, with Gerwig citing the actor's profound gravitas and capacity for wonder as key reasons for the casting.
- The cast includes newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell as the child leads, with Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, and Emma Mackey in supporting roles.
- The story follows Digory and Polly as they travel between worlds, witness the creation of Narnia, and accidentally awaken the White Witch, Jadis.
Why it matters: For Netflix, securing a major theatrical release from a director fresh off 'Barbie's' success is a high-stakes bet on franchise-building. The record-breaking trailer views suggest massive audience interest, which could translate to significant box office revenue before the film boosts the streamer's catalog.
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