Sep 24, 2026 9:54am IST
‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ First-Look Images Offer A Glimpse Into Greta Gerwig’s Fantasy World
The magical world of Narnia is set to return to the big screen in 2027, with acclaimed filmmaker Greta Gerwig taking audiences into C. S. Lewis’s beloved fantasy universe. Following the worldwide success of Barbie, Gerwig is directing "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew", an adaptation of Lewis’s iconic novel and one of the most anticipated fantasy films currently in the works.
After unveiling the movie’s motion logo last week, the makers have now offered fans another glimpse of what lies ahead. A new collection of behind-the-scenes images from the production has been released, providing an early look at the making of "Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew."
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The newly released pictures offer a peek behind the camera while also hinting at the visual world Gerwig is building for the film. Although the images reveal only a small part of the production, they give fans an early sense of the scale and aesthetic of this new take on the cherished fantasy story.
With the film’s theatrical release now drawing closer, anticipation surrounding Gerwig’s interpretation of Narnia continues to build. The adaptation is expected to introduce Lewis’s magical world to a new generation while bringing a fresh cinematic perspective to the classic story.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew features newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep, among others.
The film is scheduled to arrive in theatres on February 12, 2027, before premiering on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Sony Pictures Releasing International is handling the film’s distribution.
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