Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew Trailer Is Here: Greta Gerwig’s Origin Story Opens in Theatres February 12, 2027

Narnia is returning, and this time we're seeing how it all began. Netflix has released the first trailer for Greta Gerwig's adaptation, and the cast list alone is enough to…

By Reetam Bodhak

October 14, 2026

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Narnia is returning, and this time we’re seeing how it all began. Netflix has released the first trailer for Greta Gerwig’s adaptation, and the cast list alone is enough to get fans talking.

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew: Trailer

Netflix released the first trailer on October 13 at 2 PM ET. It followed a poster the day before, showing a giant Aslan silhouette filled with stars as Digory and Polly fly past on a winged horse, with the tagline “A Universe Begins.” Last month’s Empire exclusive had already confirmed Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan and revealed first looks at Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew and Emma Mackey as Jadis.

Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew – Overview

Detail	Info
Film	Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew
Director/Writer	Greta Gerwig
Based On	C.S. Lewis’s 1955 novel The Magician’s Nephew
Theatrical Release	February 12, 2027 (IMAX previews from February 10)
Netflix Streaming	April 2, 2027
Distribution	Netflix in North America, Sony Pictures elsewhere
Official Site	narniafilm.com

Who’s in the Cast?

Newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell lead as Digory and Polly. They’re joined by:

Actor	Role (where confirmed)
Meryl Streep	Voice of Aslan
Daniel Craig	Uncle Andrew
Emma Mackey	Jadis
Carey Mulligan	Cast member
Ciarán Hinds	Cast member
Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Denise Gough, Susan Wokoma	Cast members

A Stacked Team Behind the Camera

Gerwig has reunited with her Barbie collaborators Mark Ronson and Andrew Wyatt for the original score. Seamus McGarvey is director of photography, Jacqueline Durran handles costumes and James Chinlund is production designer. The film is produced by Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, Vincent Sieber-Smith and Gerwig.

What’s the Story?

It’s the first-ever screen adaptation of the novel that tells the origin of Narnia and leads into The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe. The official logline calls it a sweeping adventure inviting dreamers of all ages to experience the creation of Narnia.

Where and When to Watch?

The film opens in IMAX and theatres worldwide on February 12, 2027, then arrives on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Netflix also held an IMAX sneak peek in New York for press and fans on the same day.

Want more streaming and movie news? Browse our latest Netflix updates or catch up on upcoming movie releases before the next trailer lands.

Conclusion

A new director, an A-list cast and the story of how Narnia began: this one is shaping up to be a big cinematic event. Which character are you most excited to see? Tell us in the comments, and keep following Technosports for more updates.