Greta Gerwig
followers jumped for pleasure when Netflix granted the brand new Narnia adaptation a restricted IMAX launch, earlier than the movie arrives on the streamer in 2026. However, in accordance with Netflix’s CEO, Ted Sarandos, subscribers should not get used to it. After Gerwig’s new tackle C.S. Lewis’ beloved collection of fantasy books was introduced, the director went toe-to-toe with Netflix, asking for the film to obtain a theatrical launch. The streamer permitted it, with the brand new Narnia adaptation releasing in 1,000 IMAX theaters earlier than hitting Netflix. Nonetheless, different Netflix unique motion pictures will not be so fortunate.
Throughout Netflix’s quarterly firm name (through Deadline), Ted Sarandos revealed that Narnia‘s IMAX launch would be the exception, not the brand new rule, for the corporate’s common launch technique for brand spanking new motion pictures. “Our core technique is to offer our members unique first spherical motion pictures on Netflix,” Sarandos stated. Whereas followers are comfortable that they may get to see Greta Gerwig’s Narnia in IMAX theaters, Sarandos revealed the ulterior motive behind the choice. He defined:
“The Narnia IMAX launch is a launch tactic. We routinely launch motion pictures and theaters a few weeks earlier than to qualify for awards, to satisfy pageant necessities, and to prime the publicity pump a bit.”
It is not all a gambit for awards season, although. Sarandos additionally admitted that he’s glad audiences will get to witness Narnia on the largest screens at present obtainable, earlier than the film releases on Netflix. “Within the case of Narnia, it’s a two-week particular occasion, I feel it’s very differentiated from different runs,” he continued. “As a result of I doubt anybody has a display screen as huge as an IMAX display screen at house.”
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Releases in 2026
Greta Gerwig’s new tackle Narnia has had a number of promising updates over the previous few weeks. As a belated Christmas current, Netflix lately revealed when Narnia will really launch in IMAX theaters and on streaming. Narnia will launch within the aforementioned 1,000 IMAX theaters on November 26, 2026, earlier than arriving on Netflix that Christmas.
In addition to the brand new launch date, followers have additionally been handled to the primary particulars in regards to the film. Narnia‘s producer, Amy Pascal, lately revealed that Greta Gerwig is embracing the “Rock ‘n’ Roll” of C.S. Lewis’ fantasy world — perhaps Dave Grohl will play Aslan. “[It’s] a really new tackle Narnia,” stated the producer. “It is all about rock and roll.” In addition to complicated followers with the musical analogy, Amy Pascal additionally revealed that Narnia will start taking pictures this July.
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Gerwig’s new film is not the primary huge display screen adaptation of the Chronicles of Narnia. Probably the most profitable adaptation was launched in 2005. Directed by Andrew Adamson, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was a good hit with critics, sitting at 75% on Rotten Tomatoes, and was a serious field workplace success, grossing $745 million worldwide. Two sequels had been launched after The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. In 2008, Prince Caspian opened to modest opinions and a good field workplace displaying ($419 million). Then, in 2010, The Voyage of the Dawntreader achieved related field workplace success, however was unanimously voted because the weakest film within the franchise by followers.
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December 9, 2005
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143 Minutes