Greta Gerwig, the director of “Barbie” and “Lady Bird,” is bringing her talents to the world of epic storytelling. Her upcoming adaptation of "The Chronicles of Narnia" will debut in IMAX theaters before it hits Netflix, marking a rare move for the streaming service. Puck News was the first to report that Gerwig’s “Narnia” adaptation –– based on C.S. Lewis’ iconic fantasy series –– will have an exclusive two-week IMAX run starting Thanksgiving D…

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Greta Gerwig gets her wish: Narnia to receive IMAX release before Netflix

Director’s forthcoming adaptation of C.S. Lewis book series will be released in 2026

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Greta Gerwig’s Narnia adaptation lands historic deal ahead of Netflix release

Greta Gerwig has leveraged her “Barbie” star power to convince Netflix to give her the big, broad theatrical release she wanted for “Narnia,” her adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ fantasy series. 
	After months of negotiations, Imax announced that “Narnia” will be released exclusively on its screens worldwide for two weeks in advance of the film’s debut on Netflix. “Narnia” is currently slated to open in Imax on Thanksgiving Day 2026. It will premiere o…

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Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Adaptation for Netflix Gets Imax Release

In what has been the worst kept secret since Woody Allen played Michael’s Pub in NYC, Greta Gerwig’s streaming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ Narnia, is getting an exclusive two-week Imax global run in 90 countries across 1,000 auditoriums in advance of the pic’s drop on Netflix. 
	Narnia will release in Imax on Thanksgiving Day 2026 (Nov. 26) and debut on Netflix on Christmas Day 2026. Currently, the other movies booked around Thanksgiving 2026 are …

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Greta Gerwig’s Netflix Pic ‘Narnia’ Getting Thanksgiving 2026 Imax Global Theatrical Run

Netflix's adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia, directed by Greta Gerwig, will get a two-week exclusive Imax release starting Thanksgiving 2026. The film will stream on Netflix from Christmas 2026.

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Netflix Narnia Adaptation: What we know about limited theatrical and global streaming release

In a move that could have a major impact on Netflix's future, Greta Gerwig's Narnia will release in IMAX before its streaming debut.

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Netflix has approved a limited theatrical run for Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming Chronicles of Narnia adaptation. The film will open in IMAX on November 26, 2026 for an exclusive period before premiering on the streaming platform on December 25, 2026. 
	The deal between Netflix and IMAX allows Narnia to screen internationally for two weeks. To take advantage of the window, the movie will be released in around 1,000 theaters across 90 countries. It w…

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Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Will Receive 2026 Theatrical Release Before Netflix Premiere

Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia reboot from Barbie director Greta Gerwig has received a release date, and moviegoers will be able to see the film on the biggest screens possible. According to Puck, Narnia will play in IMAX theaters beginning on Thanksgiving in 2026. It will not be available to stream at home until Christmas; however, right now the agreement is only for a two-week theatrical run in 1,000 global locations. It’s possible it…

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Netflix's Narnia Reboot From Barbie Director Confirmed for 2026 IMAX Release

Image credit: Walt Disney Pictures Greta Gerwig‘s deal with Netflix has secured her Narnia movie with the streaming giant a release date for IMAX. The critically acclaimed director joined this Netflix project in 2023, which is based on the classic book series The Chronicles of Narnia written by C. S. Lewis. Gerwig’s Narnia project is reported to have a big budget and the cast has yet to be revealed. Greta Gerwig’s Narnia to release in IMAX on Th…

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Netflix & Greta Gerwig's Narnia Gets 2026 IMAX Release Date With Revolutionary Deal

The pact with the streaming giant will see the C.S. Lewis book series adaptation get a global release in Imax theaters in Thanksgiving 2026, two weeks before the online debut.

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Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ Nabs Exclusive Imax Run In Major Deal Ahead of Netflix Premiere

IMAX will partner with Netflix to release Greta Gerwig's 'Chronicles of Narnia' film adaptation on 1,000 screens for a month. Here's why.

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