Summary
- The first trailer debuted on October 13.
- Gerwig’s film adapts C. S. Lewis’s 1955 Narnia origin story.
- IMAX sneak previews begin February 10, before the wider theatrical launch.
A first look on a large screen
Greta Gerwig unveiled the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew on October 13, previewing her adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s fantasy novel at an IMAX event in New York. Associated Press reports that the trailer, set to Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven, was also released online. Gerwig discussed the film with Stephen Colbert at the AMC Lincoln Center. [1]
Netflix’s updated announcement confirms a theatrical opening on February 12, 2027, followed by streaming availability on April 2. IMAX sneak previews begin February 10. The dates establish a period on cinema screens before the Netflix launch, rather than simultaneous theatrical and streaming access. [2]
The origins of Narnia
Netflix describes the film as the first screen adaptation of The Magician’s Nephew, published in 1955. The novel tells how travel between the ordinary world and Narnia began and leads into the events of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which appeared in 1950. The new film therefore begins with an origin story rather than repeating the earlier wardrobe adventure. [2]
Associated Press describes the story’s two children traveling from London into another world through a magic ring and witnessing Narnia’s creation. Its account places this entry in the context of the books’ publication order: The Magician’s Nephew is a prequel, though it was the sixth novel released in the series. [1]
Cast and creative team
Netflix lists newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep. Gerwig wrote the screenplay and directs. The platform also identifies Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt as the composers of the original score, with George Drakoulias handling music supervision. [2]
Netflix’s announcement presents the trailer and new photographs as the first public look at the project ahead of its 2027 release. The footage introduces the adaptation’s setting and scale; it is not the full film or a change to the announced release dates. [2]