Netflix has officially released the first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s highly anticipated fantasy adaptation, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The upcoming feature brings C.S. Lewis’s beloved literary universe to life with an all-star cast, including Daniel Craig, Carey Mulligan, Emma Mackey, and Meryl Streep.
The newly unveiled trailer introduces audiences to the foundational myths of the magical world. It opens with Andrew Ketterley, portrayed by Daniel Craig, explaining the significance of a mysterious journey. He hands magical rings to children, which serve as portals transporting them to alternate realms.
Star-Studded Cast and Character Reveals
In addition to showcasing Daniel Craig’s role as the ambitious magician, the footage gives fans their first look at Emma Mackey as Jadis. Jadis is destined to become the White Witch. Meanwhile, Academy Award-winner Meryl Streep is revealed as the voice of Aslan, the majestic and cosmic lion central to the series.
The film’s ensemble cast also features Carey Mulligan and Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, alongside newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell. Greta Gerwig serves as both writer and director for the project. She takes the helm after her massive commercial success with Barbie and critically acclaimed work on Little Women.
Adapting C.S. Lewis’s Prequel Book
The Magician’s Nephew is the sixth book published in C.S. Lewis’s The Chronicles of Narnia series. Released in 1955, the prequel is set one thousand years before the events of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. It chronicles the creation of Narnia through Aslan’s song.
“I was a child when I first read The Magician’s Nephew, and I fell in love with the gorgeously improbable but completely brilliant concept of a cosmic lion singing the world of Narnia to life,” Gerwig said in an official statement provided by Netflix. “It is the honor of a lifetime to be asked to imagine it into being.”
Release Schedule and Theatrical Plans
Netflix acquired the sweeping rights to C.S. Lewis’s works in 2018. While earlier production schedules pointed toward a 2026 window, Netflix adjusted its rollout plans. Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled for an exclusive global theatrical and IMAX release on February 12, 2027, with early IMAX screenings beginning February 10. The movie will subsequently premiere for streaming subscribers worldwide on Netflix on April 2, 2027.
Frequently Asked Questions About Netflix’s Narnia
When will Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew be released?
The film opens in IMAX and global movie theaters on February 12, 2027, with early IMAX previews starting February 10, 2027. It will stream on Netflix starting April 2, 2027.
Who is directing the new Narnia movie?
Greta Gerwig is directing and writing the film adaptation for Netflix.
Which actors star in Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew?
The main cast includes Daniel Craig as Andrew Ketterley, Emma Mackey as Jadis, Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan, and Carey Mulligan, alongside Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, David McKenna, and Beatrice Campbell.
What is the plot of The Magician’s Nephew?
Serving as a prequel to the main Narnia series, the story follows children who use magical rings given to them by Andrew Ketterley. They travel between worlds and witness Aslan create the magical land of Narnia.
Is this the first time The Magician’s Nephew has been adapted?
Yes, this marks the first live-action film adaptation of C.S. Lewis’s 1955 novel, though the book has previously received various radio and stage adaptations.
