Netflix Releases Official First Trailer for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Movie
Netflix has unveiled the first official trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, directed by acclaimed filmmaker Greta Gerwig of Barbie and Little Women fame. The film adapts C.S. Lewis’ classic novel as a prequel to The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, set 1,000 years before the events of that story.
The trailer reveals the film’s ambitious scope, depicting the very creation of the Narnia universe itself, including the iconic wardrobe that plays a central role in the original Chronicles. The narrative follows protagonists Digory Kirke, played by David McKenna, and Polly Plummer, portrayed by Beatrice Campbell, as they experience worlds beyond their own through the work of a mysterious magician character.
Gerwig’s adaptation marks a significant undertaking for Netflix, bringing a cherished literary fantasy to the screen with blockbuster-scale production values. The film is scheduled for release in 2027, with the trailer offering fantasy audiences their first substantial glimpse of how this visionary director will interpret Lewis’ beloved source material and establish the foundational mythology of the Narnia saga. The project combines Gerwig’s distinctive directorial sensibilities with the timeless appeal of Lewis’ world-building, positioning itself as a major event film for the streaming platform.