Greta Gerwig Narnia film gets Netflix release window for 2026

Netflix has confirmed a release window for its upcoming adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, directed by Greta Gerwig. According to Tudum, the streaming platform’s newly released 2026 slate indicates the film will receive a theatrical run in November before debuting on Netflix in December.

The project is among the most highly anticipated fantasy films slated for 2026, marking the first installment in Netflix’s planned reimagining of C.S. Lewis’ beloved literary franchise. First published in 1950, The Chronicles of Narnia spans seven novels centered on children from the real world who enter the magical land of Narnia, where they are guided by the lion Aslan and drawn into battles between good and evil.

As reported by Tudum, Gerwig’s film will not revisit The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which previously launched Disney and Walden Media’s film series in 2005. Instead, the new adaptation begins with The Magician’s Nephew, a prequel that explores the origins of Narnia, the rise of the White Witch, and the creation of the fantastical world itself. Although published fifth, author C.S. Lewis later identified the book as the chronological starting point of the saga.

The film represents Gerwig’s first project since Barbie, which became a global box office success and earned multiple Academy Award nominations. Netflix’s approach signals a fresh creative direction for the franchise, which has previously been adapted through a 1979 animated feature, a BBC television series, and three live-action films released between 2005 and 2010.

Casting details reported alongside the release window include Emma Mackey as the White Witch, Daniel Craig in a supporting role, and Meryl Streep providing the voice of Aslan. The adaptation is expected to feature updated storytelling elements while maintaining the core mythology of Lewis’ original work.

A December streaming debut positions the film for the holiday season, a period traditionally associated with the Narnia franchise. Netflix has not yet released a trailer or additional production details.