Greta Gerwig's Narnia Prequel Gets Psychedelic Trailer

After the massive success of Barbie, director Greta Gerwig could have made any movie. She chose to adapt The Magician's Nephew, a prequel to The Chronicles of Narnia, for Netflix. The story explains how Narnia was created and how the White Witch came to be. Gerwig has said she was inspired by 1960s David Bowie, and the new trailer is a psychedelic ride set to Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven.'

The film stars Daniel Craig as the evil uncle, Emma Mackey as the White Witch, and Meryl Streep as the voice of Aslan. It's set in 1950s London, a change from the book's 1900 setting. The plot follows two children who are tricked into using magic rings that transport them to other worlds.

This is Netflix's first film to get a wide theatrical release before streaming. It will be in theaters on February 12, 2027, and on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Gerwig has a two-picture deal, so a sequel is likely.

For you, this means a major director is bringing a beloved fantasy series back to the big screen. If you grew up with Narnia, this is a fresh take with a star-studded cast. And if you prefer watching from home, you won't have to wait long after the theatrical release.