Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Set for Global Theatrical Rollout via Netflix-Sony Partnership

Netflix announced that Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s *The Magician’s Nephew* will open worldwide in theaters on Feb 12, 2027, with exclusive Imax sneak previews starting Feb 10, 2027. Sony Pictures Entertainment will manage international distribution; Netflix will distribute domestically across North America. The film will arrive on Netflix’s streaming platform on Apr 2, 2027.

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The project is the first film adaptation of Lewis’s earliest Narnia novel, *The Magician’s Nephew*, first published May 2, 1955. Earlier Narnia movies covered later books; this version uniquely tackles the series’ origin story.

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Greta Gerwig writes and directs. The cast pairs newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell with Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep. Production is led by Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, Vincent Sieber-Smith and Gerwig; executive producers are Patricia Whitcher, Douglas Gresham and Melvin Adams for the C.S. Lewis Estate, with co-producer Christine Crais.

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• Feb 10, 2027 – Imax sneak previews (international)

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• Feb 12, 2027 – Wide theatrical release in Imax and standard formats on major chains

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• Apr 2, 2027 – Netflix streaming debut worldwide

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Theatrical showings will include Imax and standard screens at AMC, Regal, Cinemark, Cineplex, Marcus and Harkins, plus thousands of regional venues. Sony’s global distribution network supports the international rollout.

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Netflix described the release as a chance to give the filmmaker a “different canvas” and to pair theatrical and streaming experiences. Sony’s participation highlights its ongoing partnership with Netflix on global distribution.

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> “Greta’s ‘Narnia’ is exactly the kind of bold, ambitious filmmaking we love to champion. While most of our films debut on Netflix, sometimes a film like this comes along and we can give the filmmaker a different canvas and fans a theatrical experience that complements its Netflix release. I can’t wait for people to discover ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew,’ and then fall in love with it again and again streaming on Netflix.” — Dan Lin, Chairman, Netflix Film

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The dual-window model shows Netflix’s willingness to fund high-budget literary adaptations that can draw both cinemagoers and streaming subscribers. Partnering with Sony expands Netflix’s reach into traditional theatrical markets while preserving its streaming revenue. The project also signals renewed studio interest in adapting classic works with premium formats like Imax.

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Industry analysts will watch audience reaction to the Feb 10 Imax previews, then assess box-office performance after the Feb 12 launch. The Apr 2 Netflix debut will provide cross-platform metrics. Both Sony and Netflix have hinted at further marketing pushes, though details are pending.

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