Filming for Greta Gerwig’s adaptation of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew has officially wrapped, marking the end of a six-month production that commenced in August 2025 in London. The project has now entered post-production, advancing towards its upcoming release while maintaining strong momentum under Gerwig’s direction.
Production Details Highlight Multiple Locations and Creative Collaborations
The movie was filmed across three major studios—Shepperton, Longcross, and Cardington—as well as various real-world locations including London, Manchester, and Bradford. The visual effects process is currently underway at Framestore and Weta, two renowned VFX studios known for their high-caliber work. Musically, the score is being crafted by Mark Ronson alongside Andrew Wyatt, adding a contemporary yet fitting tone to the film’s atmosphere.
Background and Storyline of The Magician’s Nephew
Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, an Academy Award–nominated filmmaker celebrated for movies like Barbie and Little Women, this film adapts C. S. Lewis’s 1955 novel, The Magician’s Nephew. This book, though the sixth in publication order, serves as the first chronological entry in the Chronicles of Narnia series. The narrative explores the origins of Narnia, Aslan, the White Witch, and the magical wardrobe featured in later stories. It follows children Digory Kirke and Polly Plummer, who discover magical rings created by Digory’s uncle that lead them to the Wood Between the Worlds. There, they unintentionally awaken Jadis, the future White Witch, from the dying realm of Charn.
Key Cast Members Brought to Life by Talented Actors
The cast includes Emma Mackey portraying Jadis, the White Witch, Carey Mulligan as Mabel Kirke, David McKenna taking on Digory Kirke, and Beatrice Campbell as Polly Plummer. Supporting roles feature Tom Bonington as Mr. Potts, Ava Jager as Violet Plummer, Denise Gough, and Daniel Craig in undisclosed parts. Their performances contribute to bringing the vivid characters and mythic battles embedded in Lewis’s legendary world to the screen.
Production Leadership and Distribution Plans
The film’s producing team consists of Greta Gerwig herself, Mark Gordon, Amy Pascal, and Vincent Sieber-Smith, with executive producing handled by Douglas Gresham and Melvin Adams on behalf of the C.S. Lewis Estate, as well as Patty Whitcher. This movie is set to kick off Netflix’s cinematic exploration of the Narnia series, expanding its reach to a new generation of audiences.
Release Schedule and Anticipated Audience Reception
Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled for theatrical release in the United States on November 26, 2026. It will then be available for streaming on Netflix from December 25, 2026, allowing worldwide access. The film’s blend of classic storytelling and modern production promises to engage both longtime fans and newcomers to the Narnia universe, setting the stage for future adaptations within the series.
