Daijiworld Media Network - Mumbai

Mumbai, Oct 14: Greta Gerwig, the Academy Award-nominated filmmaker known for directing ‘Lady Bird’, ‘Little Women’ and ‘Barbie’, is bringing C S Lewis’ fantasy novel ‘The Magician’s Nephew’ to the screen with ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’. The makers released the film’s first trailer on Tuesday, October 13, and announced that it will arrive in theatres on February 12, 2027.

Based on Lewis’ 1955 novel, the film explores the origins of the magical world of Narnia. The book is the first in chronological order in ‘The Chronicles of Narnia’ series.

The 2-minute-and-40-second trailer introduces Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer as they question whether Digory’s uncle Andrew is mad or a magician. Their curiosity leads them through a mysterious portal into a place filled with countless worlds, setting the stage for a fantasy adventure.

Sharing the trailer, Netflix described the film as the beginning of a universe and confirmed its theatrical release for February 12, 2027.

The film is scheduled to release in IMAX theatres on February 12, 2027, with IMAX previews on February 10. Its Netflix streaming premiere is scheduled for April 2, 2027.

Written and directed by Gerwig, the film features Daniel Craig as Andrew Ketterley, Carey Mulligan as Mabel Kirke, Emma Mackey as the White Witch, David McKenna as Digory Kirke and Beatrice Campbell as Polly Plummer. Meryl Streep lends her voice to Aslan.

The film is produced by Gerwig, Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal and Vincent Sieber. Douglas Gresham, Melvin Adams and Patricia Whitcher serve as executive producers, while Christine Crais is the co-producer. The music is composed by Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt.