Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, written and directed by Greta Gerwig, is scheduled for a theatrical release in February 2027, followed by its Netflix debut on April 2, 2027. One detail needs clarification: Netflix's Portuguese-language Tudum page lists February 11 for theaters, while the company's English-language page gives February 12 as the global theatrical release date. A distributor-specific confirmation of the commercial opening date in Brazil is still needed.
The announced plan sends the film to theaters first, including IMAX screenings, and to streaming afterward. The dates below reflect announcements checked on October 18, 2026, while the release was still upcoming.
Narnia release schedule: theaters, IMAX, and Netflix
| Announced date | Stage | What the information means |
|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2027 | IMAX previews | Netflix has announced early screenings exclusively in IMAX. The sources reviewed do not confirm cities, venues, or showtimes in Brazil. |
| February 11, 2027 | Date in Portuguese-language announcements | This is the date shown by Portuguese-language Tudum and reported by Brazilian newspaper Folha de S.Paulo for the theatrical release. |
| February 12, 2027 | Date in international announcements | This is the global theatrical release date given by English-language Tudum. |
| April 2, 2027 | Netflix | This is the date Netflix has announced for the film to arrive on its streaming service after the theatrical window. |
Important: February 10 does not mean IMAX previews have been guaranteed in Brazil. Likewise, the February 11 versus February 12 discrepancy does not establish that every Brazilian city will begin screenings on either date.
Why are both February 11 and February 12 listed?
The discrepancy appears in two official Netflix publications, not just in third-party reporting. The localized Portuguese article says screenings begin on February 11; the English article, updated in October 2026, sets February 12 for the worldwide theatrical opening. Folha also cites February 11. None of those sources explains whether the difference comes from territory-specific scheduling, commercial programming, or an editorial adjustment, so attributing it to time zones would be speculation.
This distinction matters for Brazil because Netflix says it will handle theatrical distribution in the United States, while Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the movie outside North America. The decisive information for Brazil's first screening date will be the local distributor's and theaters' schedules, rather than a date displayed on an international page.
Is the film IMAX-only? When can it be watched at home?
No. Netflix's announcement describes a wide theatrical release that includes IMAX, along with separate preview screenings in that format. It does not guarantee an IMAX theater in every city or mean that all screenings start on February 10. Brazilian theater locations, showtimes, advance ticket sales, and chain-by-chain availability are not specified in the sources examined.
For viewers who would rather watch at home, the stated date is April 2, 2027, on Netflix. The streaming release follows the theatrical run instead of taking place simultaneously. The announcement does not specify a release hour for viewers in Brazil, and it is not a notice of a digital rental or individual purchase window.
What is The Magician's Nephew about?
The film adapts C. S. Lewis's 1955 novel The Magician's Nephew. Although the book was published after The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which came out in 1950, its story takes place earlier in the fictional chronology. The film sets out to explore Narnia's origins rather than directly continue the storyline of the earlier theatrical movies.
The premise follows Digory and Polly, two children who encounter magical rings capable of taking them to other worlds. David McKenna and Beatrice Campbell play the pair. Daniel Craig plays Andrew Ketterley, Emma Mackey portrays Jadis, and Meryl Streep provides Aslan's voice, according to the released cast and character information. The first trailer was unveiled on October 13, 2026, featuring Led Zeppelin's Stairway to Heaven.
Promotional material supports an outline of the film's premise, but it cannot establish how every part of the book will be adapted. Editing choices, running time, and possible story changes will require the finished film or subsequent official information.
What to check before buying tickets in Brazil
- Actual opening date: check with Brazilian theaters and the local distributor whether commercial screenings begin on February 11 or 12, 2027.
- Previews: check whether there will be IMAX showings on February 10 in the desired city.
- Format and sales: verify the theater chain, venue, showtimes, and advance ticket sale dates, which are not yet detailed in the cited announcements.
- Streaming: treat April 2, 2027 as Netflix's announced release date, subject to updates before the premiere.
