Before there was Narnia, there was a world waiting to be born. Academy Award-nominated filmmaker Greta Gerwig is bringing C. S. Lewis’ beloved fantasy novel The Magician’s Nephew to the big screen for the first time, taking audiences back to the beginning of one of fantasy’s most enduring worlds.
Releasing worldwide in IMAX and theatres on February 12, 2027, the new adventure promises a sweeping journey into the creation of Narnia, inviting a new generation of dreamers to discover the magic behind the legendary land.
Gerwig writes and directs the film, adapting Lewis’ novel for the screen. The cast features David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, and Susan Wokoma.
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
- Director: Greta Gerwig
- Starring: David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith
- Genre: Fantasy, Adventure, Family
Behind the Magic
The production brings together an accomplished creative team. Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, Vincent Sieber-Smith, and Gerwig serve as producers, with executive producers including Douglas Gresham and Melvin Adams, representing the C. S. Lewis Estate.
The original score comes from Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt, while cinematography is handled by Seamus McGarvey. The film’s creative departments also include production designer James Chinlund, costume designer Jacqueline Durran, and visual effects supervisor Paul Franklin.
With Gerwig at the helm, The Magician’s Nephew will explore the origins of Narnia in a new cinematic adaptation designed for the big screen.
Film: Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
Writer and Director: Greta Gerwig
Based on: The novel by C. S. Lewis
Cast: David McKenna, Beatrice Campbell, Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, Susan Wokoma
Worldwide Release: February 12, 2027
Format: IMAX and theatres
