Greta Gerwig's Narnia to Release in IMAX Theaters

Greta Gerwig's adaptation of 'The Chronicles of Narnia' will be released in IMAX theaters on Thanksgiving Day 2026, two weeks before its streaming debut on Netflix on Christmas Day. This marks a significant shift for Netflix, which typically avoids extensive theatrical releases, but agreed to this arrangement to accommodate Gerwig, following her success with 'Barbie'. The film will be shown in 1,000 IMAX theaters globally, marking Netflix’s largest theatrical release to date, with potential for additional non-IMAX screenings. Gerwig’s adaptation is expected to follow 'The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe', and plans are in place to adapt all seven Narnia books. The move to IMAX is seen as a strategic partnership between Netflix and IMAX, and part of Netflix's broader strategy to qualify films for awards. Details on the cast and specific plot remain scarce, but further announcements are anticipated as production progresses.