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The Magician's Nephew
Directed byGreta Gerwig
Screenplay byGreta Gerwig
Based onThe Magician's Nephew
by C. S. Lewis
Produced by
Starring
CinematographySeamus McGarvey
Production
companies
Distributed byNetflix
Release dates
  • November 26, 2026 (2026-11-26) (United States)
  • December 25, 2026 (2026-12-25) (Netflix)
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

The Magician's Nephew is an upcoming American high fantasy film written and directed by Greta Gerwig, based on the 1955 novel The Magician's Nephew, the sixth published and first chronological novel in the children's book series The Chronicles of Narnia by C. S. Lewis. It stars Emma Mackey as the White Witch, alongside Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, and Carey Mulligan.

Cast

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Production

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In October 2018, Netflix and eOne Films made a multi-year deal with the C.S. Lewis Company to produce films and TV programs based on The Chronicles of Narnia.[1]

In July 2023, following the release of Barbie, it was announced that Greta Gerwig had signed a deal with Netflix to write and direct two films based on the book series The Chronicles of Narnia, with Mark Gordon, Douglas Gresham, Amy Pascal, and Vincent Sieber serving as producers.[2] In December 2024, Jason Isaacs revealed that Gerwig was rumored to be adapting The Magician's Nephew for the first film.[3] In March 2025, Charli XCX was in talks to join the film, while Daniel Craig had been offered a role.[4][5] In early April, Meryl Streep was in talks to voice Aslan.[6] Later that month, Emma Mackey was cast as the White Witch over Margaret Qualley and Charli; Streep and Craig were confirmed for the film.[7][8][9] In May, Carey Mulligan was cast as Mabel Kirke, and that the film was confirmed to be adapting The Magician's Nephew.[10]

Filming

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Principal photography is scheduled to begin in July 2025,[11] with Seamus McGarvey serving as the cinematographer.[12]

Release

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The Magician's Nephew is scheduled to be released theatrically in the United States on November 26, 2026, before streaming on Netflix on December 25, 2026. The film will play exclusively on 1,000 IMAX screens.[13]

References

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  1. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (October 3, 2018). "Netflix To Develop 'The Chronicles of Narnia' TV Series & Films". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  2. ^ Barasch, Alex (July 2, 2023). "After "Barbie," Mattel Is Raiding Its Entire Toybox". The New Yorker. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  3. ^ McPherson, Chris (December 4, 2024). "Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie Might Be Totally Different Than We Expected". Collider. Retrieved December 27, 2024.
  4. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (March 6, 2025). "Charli XCX Eyed For Greta Gerwig & Netflix's Narnia Movie: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 6, 2025.
  5. ^ Kroll, Justin (March 12, 2025). "Netflix Circling Daniel Craig For 'Chronicles Of Narnia' Movie: The Dish". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved March 12, 2025.
  6. ^ Wiseman, Andreas (April 3, 2025). "Meryl Streep In Talks To Play Aslan In Greta Gerwig & Netflix's Narnia Movie". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved April 3, 2025.
  7. ^ Kit, Borys (April 25, 2025). "Emma Mackey to Star as the White Witch in Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved April 25, 2025.
  8. ^ Emma Mackey To Play White Witch in ‘Narnia' After Charli XCX Bombs Audition
  9. ^ Emma Mackey To Play White Witch In Greta Gerwig’s Netflix Narnia Movie
  10. ^ Kit, Borys (May 20, 2025). "Carey Mulligan Joins Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' (Exclusive)". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved May 20, 2025.
  11. ^ Melissa, Billie (December 10, 2024). "Greta Gerwig's Narnia Eyes Summer 2025 Shoot". Newsweek. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
  12. ^ "Report: Seamus McGarvey Named Director of Photography for Netflix's Narnia". Narnia Web. March 27, 2025. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  13. ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (January 17, 2025). "Greta Gerwig's Netflix Pic 'Narnia' Getting Thanksgiving 2026 Imax Global Theatrical Run". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 17, 2025.
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