24 September,2026 03:00 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
First glimpse of Narnia: The Magician`s Nephew
The world of Narnia is slowly taking shape, with the first pictures from Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew offering a peek at what the filmmaker has been creating behind the scenes. The upcoming fantasy adventure is set to bring C.S. Lewis's much-loved universe back to the screen, with Gerwig taking on the ambitious adaptation after the global success of Barbie.
The newly released images give audiences an early look at the production of the film, which is currently among the highly anticipated fantasy projects heading to cinemas next year. While the pictures stop short of revealing the full world of Narnia, they offer a glimpse into the scale and atmosphere of Gerwig's interpretation.
The first-look material arrives shortly after the makers unveiled the film's motion logo, adding to the anticipation surrounding Gerwig's take on Lewis's work. With the filmmaker known for putting her own visual and emotional stamp on familiar stories, her version of The Magician's Nephew has become one of the more closely watched upcoming adaptations.
The Magician's Nephew is set before the events of the original The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, taking audiences back to the origins of Narnia. The story explores the events that lead to the creation of the magical world, making it a significant entry point into Lewis's fantasy universe.
Gerwig has assembled a mix of established performers and newcomers for the project. Newcomers David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell lead the cast alongside Emma Mackey, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep.
The combination of a young central cast and established names has added another layer of curiosity around the adaptation, particularly as audiences wait to see how Gerwig approaches one of fantasy literature's best-known worlds.
The upcoming film marks Gerwig's latest major project after Barbie, which became a global box-office phenomenon. Her move into fantasy with Narnia represents a very different cinematic canvas, with the filmmaker now tasked with introducing Lewis's magical world to a new generation.
The first pictures have arrived without giving away too much about the story, leaving plenty of room for speculation as the release approaches. More details about the characters, visuals and larger world are expected to emerge as the promotional campaign gathers pace.
Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is scheduled to release in Indian cinemas on February 12, 2027, before arriving on Netflix on April 2.
