Greta Gerwig's long-gestating adaptation of "The Magician's Nephew" finally has a release date, and Netflix went bigger than expected. The film arrives in theaters February 12, 2027, before hitting the streamer April 2 the same year. That's a theatrical window, which means Netflix is treating this like an event rather than a streaming exclusive.
The delay matters. Gerwig announced this C.S. Lewis adaptation years ago as her next project after "Barbie." Production took longer than anticipated, but the February slot places it squarely in prestige release season, away from summer tentpoles and holiday crush. Netflix rarely commits to wide theatrical runs for major releases anymore, so the decision signals confidence. The studio is betting that Gerwig's brand, combined with the Narnia IP and post-"Barbie" momentum, justifies the old-school release strategy.
Whether audiences still care about Narnia by 2027 remains an open question. The franchise hasn't captured mainstream attention since the BBC TV movies and the 2000s live-action films faded. But Gerwig builds worlds. She makes period pieces feel alive. If anyone can crack the mythology for a new generation, it's her.