Netflix Delays Gerwig's Magicians Nephew to 2027

Netflix has delayed the release of Greta Gerwig's adaptation of C.S. Lewis's "The Magicians Nephew" to February 12, 2027, with a wide theatrical rollout including IMAX screenings, followed by streaming on the platform April 2, 2027. Sneak previews will begin exclusively in IMAX theaters on February 10, 2027.

The film, the first screen adaptation of the 1955 novel that chronologically precedes the Narnia series, was originally scheduled for theaters over Thanksgiving 2026 and Netflix on Christmas Day that year. The shift avoids a competitive holiday window crowded with major releases and allows for an expanded theatrical window, marking a departure from Netflix's typical streaming-first strategy for original films.

Gerwig, who wrote and directed the project, expressed enthusiasm for the new plan. "Working with Netflix to bring this film to life has been extraordinary, and IMAX continues to be an incredible partner," she said in a statement. "I cannot wait for people to see the film in theaters on February 12 and on Netflix on April 2." She added that reading the book as a child inspired her love for stories of magic and adventure, calling it "the honor of a lifetime" to bring the...