Netflix’s long-awaited Narnia universe is officially on the horizon. Greta Gerwig ( Barbie , Little Women ) is directing The Magician’s Nephew, which will serve as the launch point for the streamer’s new fantasy franchise, eight years after Netflix first announced it was delving into the world of C.S. Lewis. It’s currently set to debut in theaters over Thanksgiving 2026, with a planned Christmas streaming release.

Before we dive into why some fans feel the way they do, let’s quickly recap what we know so far .

David McKenna leads the cast as Digory Kirke, joined by Beatrice Campbell as Polly Plummer. Daniel Craig plays the scheming Uncle Andrew, while Emma Mackey takes on the formidable Queen Jadis. Carey Mulligan appears as Mabel Kirke, and Denise Gough has also been cast in an

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