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Netflix Gives Greta Gerwig’s Narnia A Wide Theatrical Release
Stream to the big screen // Illustration by Kate Walker
Netflix has decided to give Greta Gerwig’s upcoming blockbuster adaptation of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew a wide theatrical release in 2027.
The Big Picture: Netflix’s general aversion to releasing its movies in theaters is well documented, so Gerwig getting the streamer to commit to a wide release marks a major sea change for the company. But with Netflix having explored the theatrical business while it was in the running to acquire Warner Bros., it’s possible the company got a look at financials showing that putting some high-profile titles on the big screen is a smart bet.
Behind The Scenes: Narnia was originally slated for an exclusive IMAX release over Thanksgiving before premiering on Netflix on Christmas Day… but a six-week production delay due to a cast injury made that plan unworkable.
So, Netflix gave Gerwig what she wanted from the start.
Narnia will go wide on February 12, 2027 — with sneak previews exclusively on IMAX screens on February 10 — before it hits Netflix on April 2.
It’ll be Netflix’s first wide release of a movie ahead of its streaming debut. The company did put KPop Demon Hunters Sing-Along in every major theater circuit (except AMC) in late August, but that came only after the movie was already a hit on the service.
Final Credits: Narnia represents one of Netflix’s biggest franchise plays to date, giving Barbie filmmaker Gerwig a reported $200 million budget and a stacked cast that includes Meryl Streep, Daniel Craig, and Carey Mulligan. Netflix is hoping the film will be successful enough to launch several sequels — especially since it’s the first time a single company has held the rights to all seven of C.S. Lewis’ books simultaneously.
A robust theatrical run could help fuel its popularity on the platform… much like many of the movies Netflix licenses from other studios.
The Future: Don’t hold your breath waiting for Netflix to regularly release movies wide in theaters, but it could become a major bargaining chip in wooing A-list filmmakers who’ve avoided making movies for streaming.
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Today’s email was written by David Vendrell.
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