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Netflix pushes back Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie to 2027 for major theater rollout

Entertainment
Published on 2 May 2026
Netflix pushes back Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie to 2027 for major theater rollout

A long delay may signal a bold theater comeback

Netflix has delayed Greta Gerwig’s long-awaited Narnia project, based on The Magician’s Nephew, aiming for a bigger theatrical push in 2027. The move suggests a warming relationship with movie theaters and a broader strategy to blend streaming reach with traditional cinema impact, using a high-profile franchise as the centerpiece.

  • Greta Gerwig’s Narnia film has been pushed to 2027
  • The project is based on The Magician’s Nephew
  • Netflix appears to be positioning for a bigger theater push
  • The delay hints at improving ties with cinema operators
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