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Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Lands Wide Theatrical Premiere From Netflix With Early 2027 Release Date

Netflix is officially bringing Barbie director Greta Gerwig back to theaters with a release date change that will see her Narnia: The Magician's Nephew movie getting a wide theatrical release in early 2027. The streaming giant announced the move today, confirming that the critically acclaimed director will get the theatrical release fans have hoped to see. The trade-off is that, instead of launching with a limited release this Thanksgiving and an at-home launch for Christmas as previously planned, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew will now premiere with IMAX sneak previews February 10, 2027, with a global wide release following February 12. It will then finally come to Netflix subscribers starting April 2. "Working with Netflix to bring this film to life has been extraordinary and IMAX continues to be an incredible partner," Gerwig said in a statement. "I cannot wait for people to see the film in theaters on February 12 and on Netflix on April 2." Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is an adaptation of C. S. Lewis' The Magician's Nephew and will tell an origin story from the world of Narnia. It stars David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, and the rest of its cast includes Emma Mackey, Carey Mu

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The next big-budget Chronicles of Narnia movie gets official release date, IMAX run

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew from the director of Barbie has a new release date Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, the new C.S. Lewis adaptation from Barbie director Greta Gerwig, won't make its previously scheduled November 2026 release…

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The next big-budget Chronicles of Narnia movie gets official release date, IMAX run

Narnia: The Magician's Nephew from the director of Barbie has a new release date Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, the new C.S. Lewis adaptation from Barbie director Greta Gerwig, won't make its previously scheduled…

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Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Lands Wide Theatrical Premiere From Netflix With Early 2027 Release Date

Netflix is officially bringing Barbie director Greta Gerwig back to theaters with a release date change that will see her Narnia: The Magician's Nephew movie getting a wide theatrical release in early 2027. The…

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Narnia: The Magician's Nephew from the director of Barbie has a new release date Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, the new C.S. Lewis adaptation from Barbie director Greta Gerwig, won't make its previously scheduled November 2026 release…

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