Netflix 'plans for the Narnia reboot are getting bigger. It was recently announced that the first part even, There is new information again.
Because the streaming service is apparently planningSein Eigenes Fantasy-Universum at the Harry Potter.
Achtmal Narnia
HowDeadlinereported, the CEO of Imax, Rich Gelfond, spoke at an event on Wall Street on February 19, 2025 about the deal with Netflix.
Accordingly, Netflix is currently planningEight parts of the chronicles of Narnia. Specifically, he says:
Even if Gelfond looks optimistic about the future of Narnia, negotiations with Netflix took a lot of time.
It took a long time to negotiate this agreement. Obviously there are a lot of different groups with different goals that participate.
So we really had to construct something for the exhibitors, for Greta [Gerwig], for Netflix and for many other people. It is a fairly complex business to meet all different stakeholders.
Sounds like a lot of effort. Whether Netflix will ultimately produce all eight films,remains to be seen.The success of the first part will play an important role.
What is known to the Reboot of the Chronicles of Narnia so far
Director Greta Gerwig is said to have started a casting call for a boy and a girl between the ages of ten and eleven. Other specific information for the roles is not yet known (viaNarnia Web).
Many suspect that this could be the figures Digory and Polly from the first book The Miracle of Narnia (English: "The Magician's Nephew"). In total, the series of novels by CS Lewis comprises seven volumes.
The filmingFrom June to Christmas 2025continue. On Netflix the film is expected toDecember 25, 2026appear and run into cinemas for at least two weeks.
In fact, Netflix secured the rights to the popular book series six years ago. But only since 2023 the project really picks up speed and the streaming giant is currently on the fast lane with the planning.
Even an old fan favorite of the old films spoke up to the remake. You can find more about this in the articles linked above.
