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

The magical world of Narnia is returning to the big screen in a new adaptation from filmmaker Greta Gerwig, known for Barbie and Little Women. Her upcoming film, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, adapts C. S. Lewis’s beloved 1955 novel and takes audiences back to the origins of the enchanted land. <Cite refs={["turn279162news16","turn279162search0"]}/>

✨ What is the movie about?The story follows two children, Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, who discover that Digory’s Uncle Andrew is a magician. Through magical rings, they travel between mysterious worlds and eventually witness the creation of Narnia by the mighty lion Aslan. The story takes place long before the events of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. <Cite refs={["turn279162news16","turn279162search0"]}/>

🎬 Meet 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={["turn279162search0","turn279162search1"]}/>🎵 The trailer’s unexpected music choiceThe first trailer premiered on October 13, 2026, featuring Led Zeppelin’s iconic song “Stairway to Heaven.” Gerwig explained that the song’s spiritual journey and themes made it a fitting match for the film’s story. <Cite refs={["turn279162news17","turn279162search0"]}/>

📅 When can you watch it?February 10, 2027: IMAX sneak previews begin.February 12, 2027: Scheduled theatrical release.April 2, 2027: Scheduled Netflix streaming release. <Cite refs={["turn279162search0","turn279162news17"]}/>Gerwig has described the Narnia books as deeply influential to her imagination, making this adaptation a personal project as well as a major fantasy release. With a new interpretation of Aslan, a celebrated cast and a story about the birth of an entire magical world, the film is already generating discussion among fans.

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

📰 Sources & Further ReadingNetflix Tudum — Official film details and trailer: https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/narnia-release-dateAssociated Press — First look at Greta Gerwig’s Narnia:https://apnews.com/article/332d7329e51d69d08ec1ca5cce96bf20The Independent: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/films/news/narnia-trailer-greta-gerwig-meryl-streep-b3068412.htmlSource & Attribu