- Primary Subject: Trailer Breakdown for Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew
- Key Update: Netflix has officially debuted the first trailer for Greta Gerwig's $280 million adaptation of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, confirming a wide global theatrical rollout in February 2027 ahead of its streaming premiere in April 2027.
- Status: Confirmed
- Last Verified: October 14, 2026
- Quick Answer: Narnia: The Magician's Nephew hits global theaters on February 12, 2027 (IMAX previews on February 10), before streaming on Netflix on April 2, 2027.
Netflix has officially opened the wardrobe door on Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated fantasy epic, unveiling the first teaser trailer for Narnia: The Magician's Nephew.
Rather than jumping straight to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Gerwig's reboot takes audiences back to the very beginning of the Narnian chronology, following young Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer as they discover magic rings that allow them to transport between worlds.
Breaking Down Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew Trailer
Instead of the four Pevensie siblings, the Narnians referred to as sons and daughters of Adam and Eve, Gerwig decided to reboot the series from the very beginning of C.S. Lewis's original novel series.
The trailer showcased Gerwig's ambitious ensemble cast featuring Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, Emma Mackey as Jadis, and Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan, singing the world of Narnia into existence as the melody awakened the vibrant landscapes and golden sunlight.
Audiences also got their first terrifying look at Emma Mackey as the chilling Empress of Charn, capturing her ruthless presence before she becomes known as the White Witch.
The Narnia: The Magician's Nephew trailer gave fans a surreal preview of the pond-filled forest, instead of the iconic wardrobe, being the gateway to different universes, thus setting up the film's multiversal mythology.
When Can Narnia Fans Stream The Magician's Nephew Online and What to Expect From Reboot
Despite landing a streaming deal with Netflix, Greta Gerwig's deal makes history. Instead of landing straight to streaming, the Narnia reboot is set to premiere on the big screens to reintroduce Lewis's universe to new and old fans.
With a reported budget exceeding $280 million, this adaptation marks the beginning of Netflix's planned multi-film franchise.
Fans can expect a faithful adaptation of C.S. Lewis's 1955 novel, leaning heavily into themes of temptation, grief, redemption, and the spiritual quest of its young protagonists.
Gerwig's screenplay promises to honor the source material while delivering a modernized cinematic version designed for the biggest screen possible.
In the meantime, fans can wait until Narnia: The Magician's Nephew premieres in select IMAX theaters on February 10, 2027. The global theatrical premiere is set for February 12, 2027, before eventually streaming on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Stay tuned!
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