It is undoubtable that filmmaker Greta Gerwig has been having an incredible career thus far. A certified indie darling from her starring roles in both 20th Century Women and Frances Ha, Gerwig has since gone on to direct the hits Lady Bird, Little Women, and Barbie.
Her next project is set to be a live-action adaptation of the beloved Chronicles of Narnia books by C.S. Lewis. Scheduled for release on November 26th of 2026, Netflix is producing the movie.
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It has been revealed that Gerwig's Narnia adaptation will use The Magician's Nephew as its source material. Published in 1955, this prequel novel was the sixth of the seven Chronicles of Narnia books and has been dubbed the "origin story" of Narnia.
This book follows the adventures of a boy named Digory Kirke and his friend Polly Plummer as they explore worlds created by Digory's Uncle Andrew, a sorcerer. Its official synopsis is as follows:
On a daring quest to save a life, two friends are hurled into another world, where an evil sorceress seeks to enslave them. But then the lion Aslan's song weaves itself into the fabric of a new land, a land that will be known as Narnia. And in Narnia, all things are possible.
However, Gerwig has signed a contract for "at least two" movies, as per ScreenRant. It has not yet been revealed what book will be adapted in any subsequent Narnia movies directed by her.
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Casting News
The actors for numerous major roles in this adaptation have already been revealed, with the cast shaping up to be incredibly star-studded.
- The White Witch — Emma Mackey
- Andrew Ketterley — Daniel Craig
- Aslan — Meryl Streep (voice)
- Mabel Kirke — Carey Mulligan
The actors for the main two roles, the children Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, are yet to be cast. However, there are certainly high expectations for the pair.
Why is Greta Gerwig's Narnia being released in cinemas?
Netflix is producing this new adaptation of the beloved Chronicles of Narnia series. Hence, many presumed that, just like other Netflix original movies, the film would be released straight onto the streaming service.
However, as per IMDb, Gerwig "insisted" on a theatrical run for this movie. This prompted Netflix to make a deal with IMAX for the film to be in cinemas for two weeks next Thanksgiving, something unheard of for the company.
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Conclusion
With a star-studded cast, acclaimed director, and promises that this adaptation will be "bigger and bolder" than ever before (according to Time), Greta Gerwig's film adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia is set to be one of 2026's most anticipated cinematic events.
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