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. Its cast includes Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, and more.
