Greta Gerwig’s tackle The Chronicles of Narnia is formally on its means, because the tug-of-war between the filmmaker and Netflix has come to a really thrilling conclusion. After it was reported that the Barbie director was pissed off with the streamer because of a scarcity of a theatrical launch, Narnia will now bow out in each theaters and on Netflix subsequent yr. Though there have been no updates in regard to the reboot’s solid and crew, Narnia followers ought to anticipate extra information coming quickly because the venture strikes full steam forward.
As reported by Puck, Gerwig’s upcoming big-budget motion journey movie Narnia is about to display screen in 1,000 IMAX theaters beginning Nov. 26, 2026. After spending a couple of weeks in theaters, Narnia is predicted to hit Netflix round Christmas day. It was beforehand rumored to debut in theaters in December as an alternative of November, nevertheless it seems to be like Netflix and Gerwig have come to an amicable settlement that sees Narnia in theaters properly earlier than it is on the streamer. In keeping with the report, the movie will probably be marketed as a “Netflix/IMAX” launch, very similar to how Pink One was marketed by Amazon MGM Studios as each a theatrical and streaming movie.
Gerwig and her husband Noah Baumbach, Narnia is about to intently comply with The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe ebook by C. S. Lewis. There are additionally plans on adapting the remainder of the seven novels from The Chronicles of Narnia in chronological order, presumably additionally on Netflix. Count on the upcoming adaptation to distinguish itself from Disney’s beloved 2005 film, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. Moreover, since Gerwig’s movie will probably be a reboot, the solid of the unique film franchise just isn’t anticipated to reprise their iconic roles.
You’ll be able to learn the synopsis for C. S. Lewis’ The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe beneath.
“Narnia… the land past the wardrobe door, a secret place frozen in everlasting winter, a magical nation ready to be let out. Lucy is the primary to search out the key of the wardrobe within the professor’s mysterious outdated home. At first her brothers and sister do not consider her when she tells of her go to to the land of Narnia. However quickly Edmund, then Peter and Susan step by way of the wardrobe themselves. In Narnia they discover a nation buried underneath the evil enchantment of the White Witch. After they meet the Lion Aslan, they understand they have been referred to as to an excellent journey and bravely be part of the battle to free Narnia from the Witch’s sinister spell.”
Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Described as “Rock and Roll”
Though a lot just isn’t recognized about Greta Gerwig’s highly-anticipated tackle the basic fantasy sequence, some particulars have begun to leak out in small drops. Producer Amy Pascal beforehand described the movie as a “very new tackle Narnia, all about rock and roll.” It is unclear what precisely this entails, however she additionally reveled that it’s set to start filming later this yr in July 2025. No solid has been introduced up to now, however frequent collaborator Saoirse Ronan just lately shut down rumors she was set to function in Narnia.
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All the things We Know About Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Motion pictures
Particulars and hypothesis about Greta Gerwig’s work within the Narnia movies for Netflix are slowly beginning to emerge.
Though Narnia appears to be transferring fairly swiftly, the one factor that might jeopardize Gerwig’s future within the franchise is her potential involvement in a Barbie sequel. The record-breaking movie from Warner Bros. is reportedly set to obtain a sequel, with Gerwig and Margot Robbie set to return. Nonetheless, it’s attainable that Gerwig stays a director on the entire upcoming Narnia movies, whereas staying on Barbie strictly as a author and producer. After all, till one thing is confirmed on that entrance, it is secure to imagine Narnia is taking on most of, if not all, of the filmmaker’s present artistic power.
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December 9, 2005
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143 Minutes