Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled for theaters on February 12, 2027, and Netflix on April 2, 2027. IMAX-only sneak previews begin February 10. Netflix’s October 13 announcement and first trailer put those three dates on the same calendar, but they are not interchangeable.
For someone deciding where to watch, the distinction is simple: the film’s first announced screenings are in IMAX, its theatrical release follows, and the Netflix release comes later. It is not arriving on the streaming service on the February theater date.
Key takeaways
- IMAX-only sneak previews begin February 10, 2027.
- The announced theatrical release is February 12, 2027.
- Netflix’s streaming release is April 2, 2027.
- The film adapts The Magician’s Nephew, the story of Narnia’s creation, rather than beginning with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
When can you watch Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew?
The schedule below comes from Netflix’s official Tudum announcement, updated October 13, 2026.
- IMAX sneak previews
- Announced date: February 10, 2027
- What it means: Early screenings announced only for IMAX
- Theatrical release
- Announced date: February 12, 2027
- What it means: The film reaches theaters before its streaming release
- Netflix release
- Announced date: April 2, 2027
- What it means: The announced date to watch on Netflix
These are announced release dates, not confirmation that tickets are available at a particular cinema. Check your local theater’s listings for its screenings and booking details. The announcement does not establish every local showtime, ticket price or subscription plan requirement.
Netflix says it will handle domestic distribution, with Sony Pictures Entertainment distributing outside North America. A global release announcement still does not replace checking the listings for the theater you plan to visit.
What did the trailer add?
Netflix released a trailer on October 13. AP’s report describes Gerwig’s first look at the adaptation and its big-screen presentation. The new material gives viewers a look at the film, alongside the official schedule and production details.
A trailer is not a review of the completed film. It does not establish its quality, final runtime or a viewing experience GREY Journal has tested. The useful confirmed information is what Netflix has announced: the title, the adapted book, the filmmaker and the separate release stages.
Why start with The Magician’s Nephew?
Netflix describes the film as the first screen adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s 1955 novel The Magician’s Nephew. Its official logline centers on the creation of Narnia.
That is a different starting point from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which was published in 1950. Netflix’s book guide explains that The Magician’s Nephew shows how travel between our world and Narnia began and leads to the events of that earlier-published novel. Publication order and the story’s chronology are different questions.
For a viewer recognizing the Narnia name but not the book title, the key is the origin story. The announced film is not titled The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
Who is making the film?
Gerwig wrote the screen adaptation and directed the film. Netflix lists newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Ciarán Hinds, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough and Susan Wokoma.
The official announcement names Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt for the original score and George Drakoulias for music supervision. Those are announced credits, not an assessment of performances or music.
What should you check before planning a screening?
Choose the release stage first. An IMAX preview, a later theatrical screening and watching on Netflix are different plans. Then check the cinema or service directly for the details relevant to that plan.
Avoid treating an old release-date headline as a booking record. The October 13 Netflix announcement is the source for the schedule in this article; later official changes would need to replace it.
Frequently asked questions
Is Narnia on Netflix on February 12, 2027?
No. Netflix currently announces February 12 for the theatrical release and April 2 for its streaming release.
When do the IMAX sneak previews begin?
Netflix announces IMAX-only sneak previews from February 10, 2027. Check local listings for screenings and ticket availability.
Which Narnia book is Greta Gerwig adapting?
The Magician’s Nephew, C. S. Lewis’s 1955 novel about Narnia’s creation.
Have tickets and local showtimes been verified?
No. This article reports the official release schedule, not a live ticket-inventory check.
Method: Netflix’s October 13 announcement, checked October 14, with AP reporting for the trailer context. No film review, screening attendance or ticket test is claimed. Images are illustrative, not stills from the film.
