A different Narnia story
Netflix identifies the film as an adaptation of C. S. Lewis’s 1955 novel The Magician’s Nephew, concerning Narnia’s origins before the wardrobe story. Greta Gerwig writes for the screen and directs. The full subtitle distinguishes this feature from earlier Narnia adaptations and prevents a familiar franchise name from being mistaken for an identical cast, narrative starting point or edition.
The announced performers
The publisher’s October 2026 coverage names newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell alongside Emma Mackey, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep among the cast. A performer announcement and a role-by-role explanation are different levels of information. Use the official production account for identity without importing an older film’s character portrayal or assuming a fan casting list has become a confirmed credit.
Cinema and streaming are separate dates
The cited announcement sets 12 February 2027 for IMAX and wider theatrical release, with IMAX previews from 10 February and Netflix from 2 April. All are future plans on the guide’s November 2026 research date. A trailer appearing now is therefore not evidence that the entire feature should already be playable, and an earlier preview is not the same event as the general opening.
Choose book background or the new trailer
The novel concerns Narnia’s creation, so reading a complete plot summary can reveal discoveries intended for a first encounter with this adaptation. Netflix also presents an official trailer using Led Zeppelin’s Stairway to Heaven and describes Gerwig seeking permission from Robert Plant and Jimmy Page. Trailer music is a promotional choice; it does not by itself specify the feature’s whole soundtrack. Choose the short premise or fuller book discussion according to how much you want to know before viewing.
Questions, answered
Which Lewis novel does this film adapt?
The Magician’s Nephew, published in 1955.
Are the announced cinema and Netflix dates the same?
No. The cited source gives 12 February and 2 April 2027 respectively, with earlier IMAX previews.