The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew IMAX World Premiere

Witness the breathtaking birth of Narnia in Greta Gerwig’s epic IMAX debut.

The song of creation is about to begin. Academy Award-nominee Greta Gerwig (Director of Barbie) invites you to travel back to the very beginning of C.S. Lewis’s legendary universe in The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician's Nephew. This isn't just a reboot; it’s a cinematic revolution. For the first time in history, Netflix is launching a massive theatrical event, bringing the magic to 1,000 IMAX screens across 90 countries for a strictly limited two-week engagement starting November 26. Set against the backdrop of 1950s London, the story follows young Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer as they discover the "Wood between the Worlds" and inadvertently unleash an ancient evil—the powerful Queen Jadis—into a brand-new world being sung into existence by the Great Lion, Aslan. With a star-studded cast including Emma Mackey as the ethereal Jadis, Daniel Craig as the eccentric Uncle Andrew, and Carey Mulligan as Mabel Kirke, the scale of this $200 million production is designed for the largest screens imaginable. This exclusive IMAX window offers fans a chance to witness the spectacle in theaters before the film makes its grand global debut on the streaming platform. Following its theatrical run, The Magician's Nephew will officially arrive on Netflix on December 25, 2026, as the ultimate Christmas gift for fans worldwide. Don't let the magic pass you by—make sure to Follow this countdown to receive instant alerts for trailer drops.