Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Emma Mackey, and Carey Mulligan Join New Cast

Greta Gerwig is set to bring a new vision of C.S. Lewis’ fantasy world to the screen with Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, a feature film backed by Netflix. The project marks Gerwig’s first venture into the Chronicles of Narnia series, focusing on the sixth novel of the original collection, which serves as an origin story for the magical land.

The film is scheduled for a wide theatrical release on February 12, 2027, with sneak previews beginning on IMAX screens on February 10, 2027. Following its cinema run, the movie will be available for streaming on Netflix starting April 2, 2027.

This release date follows a shift in the production timeline; the film was previously slated for a Thanksgiving 2026 release before being moved to early 2027.

A Star-Studded Ensemble

The production has assembled a high-profile cast to lead the adaptation. Confirmed and reported ensemble members include Meryl Streep, Daniel Craig, and Emma Mackey.

Three-time Oscar nominee Carey Mulligan is also joining the cast. Reporting indicates that Mulligan is in negotiations for a key role, specifically to portray the ailing mother of Digory, one of the story’s central young characters who inadvertently helps unleash the White Witch upon London.

Gerwig’s Approach to Narnia

Gerwig is serving as both the writer of the screenplay and the director of the film. This project follows her success with Barbie, applying her distinct directorial style to the sweeping fantasy landscape of Lewis’ work.

The adaptation is described as a rock and roll reimagining of the childhood classic, suggesting a modern or unconventional energy brought to the established source material.

By selecting The Magician’s Nephew as the starting point, the production is focusing on the foundational events of the Narnia universe, detailing the creation of the world and the early mistakes that lead to the conflicts seen in other books of the series.

Production and Distribution

The partnership between Netflix and the theatrical distributors ensures a hybrid release strategy, combining the scale of IMAX and traditional theaters with the accessibility of a global streaming platform.

The film is positioned as the first entry in a broader Narnia saga for Netflix, indicating that Gerwig’s adaptation may pave the way for further entries in the series.