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In theaters Fri Feb 12, 2027Narnia: The Magician's Nephew: release date, IMAX sneak previews and Netflix date
By The Trends Incoming team · Published Oct 17, 2026
Long before the wardrobe, there was a lion. Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew goes back to the very start of Narnia, and the first trailer just had the whole internet humming Stairway to Heaven. Here's when you can see it, how to get ready, and the reading order debate settled in one table.
| IMAX sneak previews | From Wed Feb 10, 2027 (IMAX only) |
|---|---|
| Theaters (IMAX and wide) | Fri Feb 12, 2027 |
| Netflix | Fri Apr 2, 2027 |
| Director and writer | Greta Gerwig |
| Based on | C. S. Lewis's 1955 novel The Magician's Nephew |
| Music | Original score by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt |
| Rating | Not rated yet |
| Runtime | Not announced |
| Tickets | Not on sale yet |
📅 The date, and why it moved
Narnia was originally a Thanksgiving 2026 release. On May 1, 2026, Netflix moved it to February 12, 2027 for a wide, global theatrical release, with IMAX-only sneak previews from February 10. It's Netflix's first movie to get a global theatrical release, and it lands on Netflix itself on April 2, 2027.
Fun timing: opening weekend is also Super Bowl weekend. Super Bowl LXI is Sunday, Feb 14, 2027, which is Valentine's Day too. Big weekend for group chats.
🎬 The trailer
The first trailer dropped Tuesday, October 13, 2026, after Gerwig showed it at a New York preview event hosted with Stephen Colbert. It's set to Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven, which Netflix says the band had never licensed for a trailer before. Highlights: Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew, Emma Mackey's Jadis, Fledge the flying horse, and Aslan, voiced by Meryl Streep, singing Narnia into being. Netflix's Tudum feature with new photos followed on October 15.
Want the full breakdown of why it went viral? Read our Narnia trailer explainer.
🦁 Cast
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
| David McKenna | Digory |
| Beatrice Campbell | Polly |
| Emma Mackey | Jadis, the future White Witch |
| Daniel Craig | Uncle Andrew Ketterley |
| Meryl Streep | voice of Aslan |
| Carey Mulligan | Role not announced |
| Ciarán Hinds | Role not announced |
| Kobna Holdbrook-Smith | Role not announced |
| Denise Gough | Role not announced |
| Susan Wokoma | Role not announced |
🎟️ Tickets: coming soon
Coming soon. IMAX sneak preview and opening weekend tickets aren't on sale yet, and no on-sale date has been announced. We'll add the date, the best showtimes to grab, and the links the day sales open. Bookmark this page.
📺 Catch up before February
Only three Narnia books have been made into films before. Story order and release order are the same for these. US trackers list all three on Disney+, but streaming deals move, so check before movie night.
| # | Film | Stream |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) | Disney+ |
| 2 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) | Disney+ |
| 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) | Disney+ |
There's also the BBC's 1988 to 1990 TV adaptation, if you want the full retro experience.
📚 Reading order: story vs publication
The big debate. Netflix lists the series in story order, starting with The Magician's Nephew. Lewis actually published it sixth, in 1955. Either order works. Story order follows Narnia from creation to the end; publication order lets you meet Narnia through the wardrobe first, like the original readers did.
| # | Story order | Publication order |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Magician's Nephew (1955) | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) |
| 2 | The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (1950) | Prince Caspian (1951) |
| 3 | The Horse and His Boy (1954) | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) |
| 4 | Prince Caspian (1951) | The Silver Chair (1953) |
| 5 | The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952) | The Horse and His Boy (1954) |
| 6 | The Silver Chair (1953) | The Magician's Nephew (1955) |
| 7 | The Last Battle (1956) | The Last Battle (1956) |
Going to see the movie? The Magician's Nephew is a short read, and it's the one the film adapts.
Still unconfirmed
- Ticket on-sale date and IMAX preview showtimes
- MPA rating and runtime
- Whether there will be more trailers before release
- Current US streaming home for the three older films (we rely on third-party trackers)
Quick answers
When does the new Narnia movie come out?
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew opens in IMAX and theaters on Friday, February 12, 2027. IMAX-only sneak previews start Wednesday, February 10, 2027.
Is the new Narnia on Netflix?
Yes, later. It streams on Netflix starting April 2, 2027, after its theatrical run. Netflix handles distribution in North America and Sony Pictures distributes outside North America.
Why was Narnia delayed?
It was set for Thanksgiving 2026. On May 1, 2026 it moved to February 12, 2027 for a wider global theatrical release with a full theatrical window, according to Variety and IMAX's statement.
Is there a Narnia trailer?
Yes. The first trailer came out on Tuesday, October 13, 2026, set to Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven". Netflix's Tudum feature with the trailer, photos and cast followed on October 15.
Do I need to read The Magician's Nephew first?
No. It's the origin story of Narnia, so it works as a starting point. It was published sixth, in 1955, but comes first in story order, and Netflix lists it first in the series.
When do Narnia IMAX tickets go on sale?
Not announced yet. We'll update this page the day tickets open.
Dig into the conversation
Sources
- Netflix Tudum: release dates, trailer, cast and crew (Oct 15, 2026)
- Netflix Tudum: watch the trailer (Oct 13)
- Netflix on YouTube: official trailer
- Variety: first trailer (Oct 13, 2026)
- Variety: move to Feb 12, 2027 (May 1, 2026)
- Deadline: trailer breakdown (Oct 13, 2026)
- NarniaWeb: where to watch the earlier films
- SoFi Stadium: Super Bowl LXI, Feb 14, 2027
By The Trends Incoming team · Fact-checked 2026-10-17. Dates change, so double-check with the official source.