Netflix has postponed the premiere of Greta Gerwig's film "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" to February 12, 2027. The new plans have only just been announced, although the main filming stage was completed several months ago, and the film is already in post-production.
Initially, the release was scheduled for late November 2026 with a two-week IMAX run before its streaming debut. Now the strategy has changed: the film will first have a wide theatrical release, including IMAX screenings, and will appear on Netflix on April 2, 2027, 49 days after its premiere.
The formal reason for the postponement is cited as production problems. According to media reports, filming was suspended for about six weeks due to an actor's injury. However, the updated release model indicates that a change in Netflix's strategy played a key role – the film will be the company's first project with a full wide theatrical release.
The film is based on C.S. Lewis's 1955 book "The Magician's Nephew." It is the sixth book out of seven in "The Chronicles of Narnia" series, but chronologically it serves as a prequel to the entire series and tells the story of Narnia's creation and Aslan's appearance.
According to unofficial data, the cast includes Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig, and Meryl Streep, who may voice Aslan. The main child roles are played by David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell. The music is being written by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, who previously worked with Gerwig on "Barbie."