Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (2027)

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is a highly anticipated fantasy adventure film directed and written by Greta Gerwig, marking the first installment in Netflix's reboot of C.S. Lewis's beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. Set for a theatrical release on February 12, 2027, with a subsequent streaming debut on April 2, 2027, the movie serves as a prequel to the original saga, tracing the origins of the world of Narnia. The narrative follows two children, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, who are tricked by Digory's ambitious but inept uncle, Andrew Ketterley, into wearing magical rings that transport them through a wood between worlds. Their journey leads them to the dead city of Charn, where they accidentally awaken the evil White Witch Jadis, bringing her back to 1900s London before finally arriving at the dawn of creation.

The production features an ensemble cast led by Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew, Emma Mackey as the White Witch Jadis, Kerry Washington as Digory's mother, and Meryl Streep providing the voice of the lion Aslan. With a reported budget of $200 million, the film was shot in London starting in August 2025 and wrapped in early 2026. This project represents a significant shift in Netflix's distribution strategy, embracing a wide theatrical window similar to traditional studio releases rather than its typical direct-to-streaming model.

• Greta Gerwig both wrote and directed the film, bringing her distinctive storytelling style to the classic source material.
• Meryl Streep voices the central deity figure, Aslan, the lion who creates Narnia through song.
• Daniel Craig stars as the antagonist Uncle Andrew, while Emma Mackey plays the villainous White Witch.
• The film marks the beginning of a planned multi-picture franchise for Netflix, with a second installment scheduled for 2028.
• Netflix has committed to a substantial theatrical release, including IMAX showings starting February 10, 2027, before the April 2 streaming launch.