Greta Gerwig’s New Narnia Movie: Trailer, Star-Studded Cast & 2027 Release Date Revealed!

The magical world of Narnia is returning to cinemas in a new adaptation from filmmaker Greta Gerwig, best known for Barbie and Little Women. Her upcoming film, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, brings C. S. Lewis’s beloved fantasy novel to the screen for the first time. <Cite refs={["turn186961news15","turn186961search0"]}/>

✨ What is the movie about?The story follows two children, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, who discover mysterious magical rings that allow them to travel between different worlds. Their journey takes them through the mysterious Wood Between the Worlds, where they encounter extraordinary dangers and witness the creation of Narnia by the mighty lion Aslan. <Cite refs={["turn186961search12","turn186961news2"]}/>

Unlike The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, this story takes audiences back to the origins of Narnia and reveals how its magical universe first came into existence.

🎬 The star-studded castThe film features:

David McKenna as Digory KirkeBeatrice Campbell as Polly PlummerDaniel Craig as Uncle AndrewMeryl Streep as the voice of AslanEmma Mackey as Jadis, the future White WitchCarey Mulligan as Mabel KirkeCiarán Hinds, Denise Gough, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith and Susan Wokoma in additional roles. <Cite refs={["turn186961search0","turn186961search11"]}/>🎵 A surprising soundtrack choiceThe first trailer, released on October 13, 2026, features Led Zeppelin’s iconic song “Stairway to Heaven.” The music accompanies glimpses of magical worlds, mysterious characters and the film’s grand fantasy atmosphere. <Cite refs={["turn186961search12","turn186961news10"]}/>

📅 When can you watch it?February 10, 2027: IMAX sneak previews begin.February 12, 2027: Worldwide theatrical release.April 2, 2027: Netflix streaming release. <Cite refs={["turn186961search0","turn186961news17"]}/>Gerwig has spoken about how deeply the Narnia books influenced her imagination as a child. With a celebrated cast, a story about the birth of a magical world and a major theatrical release planned, the film is already attracting attention from longtime fans and new audiences alike.

Will this new adaptation capture the wonder of Narnia for another generation? 🦁✨

📰 Sources & Further ReadingNetflix Tudum — Official film details: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/narnia-release-dateAssociated Press — First look at Greta Gerwig’s Narnia:https://apnews.com/article/332d7329e51d69d08ec1ca5cce96bf20The Guardian — First trailer and film details: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2