"Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" gets Netflix - Sony distribution deal

Showtimes

News

"Narnia: The Magician's Nephew" gets Netflix - Sony distribution deal

Get all the latest updates right on your phone. Join our Telegram channel.

Writer: Heidi Hsia

'The Magician's Nephew' is set earlier in the Narnia timeline

"The Magician's Nephew" is set earlier in the Narnia timeline

19 Jun - Netflix recently announced its collaboration with Sony Pictures Entertainment for the distribution of its upcoming movie, "Narnia: The Magician's Nephew".

The streamer shared the news on 16 June in a statement, adding, "Netflix and Sony Pictures have a strong track record of partnership, including their landmark global pay-1 licensing deal under which SPE's feature films stream on Netflix worldwide - an industry-first for pay-1 - following their full theatrical and home entertainment windows."

The Greta Gerwig-directorial will be Netflix's first wide theatrical release, and will be screened in cinemas for a minimum of 45 days before it goes to the small screen.

'Narnia' director Greta Gerwig with actress Emma Mackey

"Narnia" director Greta Gerwig with actress Emma Mackey

While Netflix will handle distribution in North America, Sony will be managing the international distribution.

The upcoming movie, which stars David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell, as well as Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep among others, is based on the 1955 CS Lewis book, "The Magician's Nephew".

The movie is adapted from the 1955 book by CS Lewis

The movie is adapted from the 1955 book by CS Lewis

Cinema Online, 19 June 2026

Related Movies:

The Chronicles Of Narnia: The Voyage Of The Dawn Treader (09 Dec 2010)

The CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: PRINCE CASPIAN (15 May 2008)

The CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE LION,THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE (08 Dec 2005)

Check out all the latest movie trailers here.

Dailymotion article page COMY

Related Links:

Netflix opens first theme park to rival Disney and Universal

Netflix opens first theme park to rival Disney and Universal
Streaming giant launches "Netflix House" with free admission in Philadelphia, USA

Netflix expands into dining with new Las Vegas restaurant

Netflix expands into dining with new Las Vegas restaurant
Netflix brings binge-worthy shows to your plate in a culinary extravaganza

Netflix's "Narnia" movie to get wide theatrical release in 2027

Netflix's "Narnia" movie to get wide theatrical release in 2027
The streamer cancels its original 2026 release plans for a February 2027 big screen release

New "Narnia" TV series, movies in the making

New "Narnia" TV series, movies in the making
Netflix has picked up the rights to develop series and movies based on the C.S. Lewis novels

Charlie XCX in talks for Greta Gerwig's "Narnia"

Charlie XCX in talks for Greta Gerwig's "Narnia"
The British singer is one of the top choices to possibly play Jadis the White Witch?

Emma Mackey cast as Narnia's White Witch

Emma Mackey cast as Narnia's White Witch
The actress to portray Narnia's iconic villain in Greta Gerwig-helmed project for Netflix

Greta Gerwig to helm "Narnia" movies?

Greta Gerwig to helm "Narnia" movies?
The "Barbie" director reportedly in talks to direct the book series adaptation for Netflix

Explore Narnia on Cinema Online

Explore Narnia on Cinema Online
First look at Narrowhaven Island for Cinema Online & fans of upcoming "Chronicles Of Narnia: Voyage Of The Dawn Treader"

Netflix co-CEO shares why they walk away from Warner Bros. Discovery bid

Netflix co-CEO shares why they walk away from Warner Bros. Discovery bid
Ted Sarandos says Netflix wants the asset, but does not need it enough to fork out ridiculous amount

Netflix turns away from Warner Bros merger amid Paramount pressure

Netflix turns away from Warner Bros merger amid Paramount pressure
The streamer says that the deal is no longer financially attractive to them

Paramount is suing Warner Bros Discovery over Netflix deal

Paramount is suing Warner Bros Discovery over Netflix deal
The company wants "transparency" on the deal between WBD and Netflix after 8th rejection

Netflix wins bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets

Netflix wins bid to acquire Warner Bros Discovery's studio and streaming assets
Streaming giant secures iconic franchises including Harry Potter, DC Comics and Game of Thrones

Netflix reassures subscribers "Nothing is changing" following Warner Bros acquisition

Netflix reassures subscribers "Nothing is changing" following Warner Bros acquisition
The two platforms will remain separate until transaction closes

Latest News:
See All News

Mel Gibson shares some updates on "Lethal Weapon 5"

Mel Gibson shares some updates on "Lethal Weapon 5"
The actor says the film honours the late Richard Donner who directed all four previous instalments

Julie Andrews confirms she will not be in "The Princess Diaries 3"

Julie Andrews confirms she will not be in "The Princess Diaries 3"
The 90-year-old actress says that it is "too late" for her to do the movie

Buzz builds around a possible Ajith Kumar - Shankar collaboration

Buzz builds around a possible Ajith Kumar - Shankar collaboration
The actor reportedly will be working with the director after "DareDevil"

Brad Pitt admits he's drinking again after seven years sober

Brad Pitt admits he's drinking again after seven years sober
The actor said he limits himself to a few glasses of wine, and drinking more responsibly

Demi Lovato returns as Mitchie Torres in "Camp Rock 3"

Demi Lovato returns as Mitchie Torres in "Camp Rock 3"
The actress joins the Jonas Brothers returning cast members in the long-awaited threequel

SS Rajamouli unveils first look images of Mahesh Babu for "Varanasi"

SS Rajamouli unveils first look images of Mahesh Babu for "Varanasi"
Two pictures were shared on social media in celebration of the actor's 51st birthday

Showtimes