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Chronicles of Narnia Revival Coming To Netflix

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Netflix has closed a multi-year deal with The C.S. Lewis Company to develop new series and film projects based on Lewis’ popular The Chronicles of Narnia books.

Under the pact, Netflix will develop stories from across the Narnia universe into series and films with Mark Gordon of Entertainment One alongside Douglas Gresham and Vincent Sieber serving as executive producers for series and as producers for features.

The deal marks the first time that rights to the entire seven books of the Narnia universe have been held by the same company.

“C.S. Lewis’ beloved Chronicles of Narnia stories have resonated with generations of readers around the world,” said Ted Sarandos, Chief Content Officer, Netflix. “Families have fallen in love with characters like Aslan and the entire world of Narnia, and we’re thrilled to be their home for years to come.”

In total the Narnia books have sold more than 100 million copies and been translated in more than 47 languages worldwide. Their highest-profile previous adaptation was the series of three Sony movies, The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010), which combined have grossed over $1.5 billion worldwide.

“It is wonderful to know that folks from all over are looking forward to seeing more of Narnia, and that the advances in production and distribution technology have made it possible for us to make Narnian adventures come to life all over the world,” said Douglas Gresham, stepson of C.S. Lewis. “Netflix seems to be the very best medium with which to achieve this aim, and I am looking forward to working with them towards this goal.”

With the deal, Netflix is looking to build a Narnia cinematic universe that encompasses film and TV in the vein of Star Trek and Marvel, whose franchises cross over between mediums. The idea originated with eOne and its president and chief content officer, for film and TV, Gordon. Via his Mark Gordon Co, he had made a deal with the C. S. Lewis Company in 2013 for a fourth Narnia feature. Following the MGC’s acquisition by eOne, it was announced in 2016 that Sony and eOne would finance and distribute the feature. Instead, Gordon and chief eOne strategy officer Peter Micelli felt there was a bigger opportunity in building a film-TV Narnia universe, got The C.S. Lewis Company on board and took the package to Netflix. (Sony is not involved in the project.)

“Narnia is one of those rare properties that spans multiple generations and geographies,” said Gordon. “eOne and I are excited to be collaborating with The C.S. Lewis Company and Netflix who have the capacity to translate the Narnia universe into both stellar feature-length and episodic programming. We cannot wait to get started on the multiple productions we hope to undertake.”

With The Chronicles of Narnia Netflix is getting a major fantasy franchise as rival Amazon has been bulking up in the genre, including ordering a high-profile Lord of the Rings TV series in a mega deal with the J.R.R. Tolkien estate.

https://deadline.com/2018/10/netflix...ne-1202475272/

Now this is interesting; I like the concept that they will make the books into narina films, but the question is, what will the series be about? My guess is it will concentrate on the skipped over years where the Pevensie children were the high kings and high queens of Narnia. Our only look into that time period, was a brief glimpse in the book 'a horse and his boy'.

Sweet! Just do a better "Prince Caspian" and "Dawn Treader"... those last two films were abysmal.

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy (Post 1778717)

Sweet! Just do a better "Prince Caspian" and "Dawn Treader"... those last two films were abysmal.

I know exactly how you feel. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was mostly faithful to the book and it was probably my favorite film of 2005. After its very successful theatrical run, Disney thought this series could rival the Harry Potter films. The sequels were major letdowns. They strayed way too much from their source materials. I also didn't enjoy some of the portrayals of the new heroes and villains.

Also, Bog Iger admitted delaying Prince Caspian from December 2007 to May 2008 was a mistake. Walden Media wanted to release a dud of a film known as The Water Horse for the holiday season instead. National Treasure: Book of Secrets did very well around that time, but that movie was much more suited for the summer than Prince Caspian. I had high hopes for Voyage of the Dawn Treader after the producers admitted some mistakes they made with the predecessor's script, but that movie was even worse. I truly hope that Netflix knows what it is doing with these books.

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout (Post 1778733)

I was discussing this with my friend at work, and I suggested that Netflix could start by adapting The Magician's Nephew. It'd be a fresh start and a fresh look at the series, without kicking things off with a Lion, Witch, Wardrobe retread.

Cool i always liked the Nania stories. I remember watching the BBC series.

So I will be watching this new series.

Greta Gerwig (Barbie, Little Women) will be in charge of the project. It is scheduled to play in IMAX for two weeks during Thanksgiving 2026 and will be released on Netflix during Christmas of that year.

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/g...te-1236277005/

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Originally Posted by CylonsKlingonsDaleksOhMy (Post 1778717)

Sweet! Just do a better "Prince Caspian" and "Dawn Treader"... those last two films were abysmal.

Yup. I loved the first one - it had everything going for it. Even the soundtrack was terrific. And then those other two - omg.

Netflix is eyeing Charli XCX for a part in the series. Rumor has it that it's Jadis the White Witch.

https://deadline.com/2025/03/charli-...ie-1236312002/

Daniel Craig has been offered a part in the series. Maybe they want him to voice Aslan.

https://deadline.com/2025/03/netflix...sh-1236324702/

This is ridiculous! I don't deny that Meryl Streep is probably the greatest actress of our time, but she CANNOT voice Aslan. The character is supposed to be male and a Christ like figure.

https://deadline.com/2025/04/meryl-s...ie-1236358278/

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout (Post 2006483)

This is ridiculous! I don't deny that Meryl Streep is probably the greatest actress of our time, but she CANNOT voice Aslan. The character is supposed to be male and a Christ like figure.

This is Netflix. Did you really expect them to stay true to the source material?

If you think that’s ridiculous, Cynthia Erivo will play Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” for the Hollywood Bowl

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Originally Posted by Cowabung-Gal (Post 2006492)

This is Netflix. Did you really expect them to stay true to the source material?

If you think that’s ridiculous, Cynthia Erivo will play Jesus in “Jesus Christ Superstar” for the Hollywood Bowl

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout (Post 2006483)

I'm pretty sure you won't have to look hard for people willing to argue with you on that one.

... Not me though, just to be clear.

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Originally Posted by ZariusTwo (Post 2006536)

Why aren’t they giving Muhammad or Buddha the same kind of treatment?

https://imgflip.com/s/meme/Roll-Safe-Think-About-It.jpg

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout (Post 2006483)

... aaand just like that, the project is dead.

Aslan with a female voice? So Aslan will be a lioness then, But there are rare instances where there are lionesses with manes in RL, This is due to a hormonal imbalance.
https://www.discovermagazine.com/pla...an-grow-a-mane
https://www.iflscience.com/zuri-the-...s-a-mane-65999

https://images.ctfassets.net/cnu0m8r...h=433&fit=fill
https://assets.iflscience.com/assets...lioness-l.webp
https://assets.iflscience.com/assets...a-drink-l.webp

I know you guys are freaking about the idea of Aslan being a female, So I'm not bothered by that, I'm not really that all familiar with the Chronicles of Narnia, Aslan, Who is a literal god, It doesn't matter what the gender is.

Filming has begun and it appears they are doing 'The Magician's Nephew,' which comes first chronologically. It slso looks as if it will be set in the 1950s rather than the year 1900. Netflix has yet to officially confirm any cast members other than Emma Mackey as Jadis who later becomes The White Witch in 'The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.'

https://comicbook.com/movies/news/ne...w-1950-change/

https://www.whats-on-netflix.com/new...t-look-photos/

https://variety.com/2025/film/news/e...ch-1236378761/

Greta Gerwig conformed that Meryl Streep that she is involved with the project, but she didn't say if Streep is voicing Aslan.

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The conversation, moderated by Barbie and Little Women filmmaker Greta Gerwig (who is also directing Streep in her Netflix Narnia adaptation), was published on Tuesday, alongside photos of Streep and Wintour posing together in a private car and corporate elevator at a Runway-esque office.

Gerwig responded: “When we had a wrap party for Narnia, I realized nobody wanted me there. I was like, ‘Nobody can have any fun as long as I’m there,'” before Wintour said: “I know that feeling.”

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/mo...-2-1236557446/

If she in fact still doing his voice I still won't watch it. This shows that netflix and Greta Gerwig don't listen to the backlash against disrespectful casting. I'm glad they lost the fight between Paramount to buy Warner Bros.

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Originally Posted by TigerClaw (Post 2006652)

Aslan with a female voice? So Aslan will be a lioness then, But there are rare instances where there are lionesses with manes in RL, This is due to a hormonal imbalance.

Yes, nothing says "Aslan" like "hormonal imbalance."

What a suprise?! Netflix doesn't listen to controversy or backlash. :roll:

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Greta Gerwig‘s “Narnia” movie will be getting a full Imax theatrical release in early 2027.

Previously slated for a Thanksgiving 2026 release, the film is now set to open in theaters on Feb. 12, 2027, and on Netflix on April 2, 2027. Sneak previews of “Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew” will begin on Imax screens on Feb. 10.

The film adaptation of C.S Lewis’ book stars Carey Mulligan, Daniel Craig, Meryl Streep, Emma Mackey and more.

Gerwig is writing and directing the fantasy adventure, which follows “The Magician’s Nephew” — the sixth novel in the series. The story serves as a prequel to “The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe” and centers on the creation of Narnia by ASLAN THE LION (VOICED BY STREEP).

https://variety.com/2026/film/news/g...te-1236735796/

The logo was released today.

https://www.ign.com/articles/netflix...dates-approach

Also, I'm not getting my hopes up just yet, but there is a rumor that Streep might not actually be voicing Aslan because she was on-set in for the film. She actually might be playing Aunt Letty in the film and that actor Cirian Hands might actually be voicing Aslan because he was doing voice work for the film.

https://www.brit.co/narnia-cast-rumo...an-aunt-letty/

So much for that. Gerwig officially confirmed Streep is voicing Aslan. :x

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/...ver-exclusive/

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Originally Posted by ranger_scout (Post 2032728)

So much for that. Gerwig officially confirmed Streep is voicing Aslan. :x

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/...ver-exclusive/

Was going to say. If the rumor was wrong you'd think TPTB would have been quick to squash it and avoid the controversial press for it.

I don't like the idea of this either. Gerwig said that David Bowie's rock-n-roll world was her inspiration for this film. That doesn't mix with Narnia.

https://www.empireonline.com/movies/...wie-exclusive/

This article makes a good point. Another problem with this movie is that it will be set in 1950 instead of 1900 like in the book. Should Nextflix adapt The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, then it wouldn't be set during World War II and the Pevensie children, Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy wouldn't be sent to the English countryside suring the London air raides.

https://www.comingsoon.net/movies/fe...roblem-sequels