Summary

• Netflix's Chronicles of Narnia reboot led by Greta Gerwig aims to avoid past failures with fresh talent.
• Netflix's CEO teases faithfulness of the series adaptation, hinting at a bigger and bolder take.
• The first film in the new Narnia series is set to begin shooting in 2024, with bright prospects.

Acclaimed director Greta Gerwig has been tapped to helm a new reboot of The Chronicles of Narnia, and the upcoming film series is already beginning to take shape. Based on the beloved series of young adult novels by English writer C.S. Lewis, The Chronicles of Narnia is set within the fantastical realm of fantasy and magic and tells an epic tale of war and peace within the kingdom. The novels first began publishing in the 1950s, but it wasn't until 2005's The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe that Lewis' vision arrived on the big screen for the first time.

Following in the footsteps of the generation-defining YA series like Harry Potter, the first Chronicles of Narnia film was followed by two increasingly poorly received sequels that eventually killed off the franchise before it ever started. Even though previous attempts to adapt The Chronicles of Narnia have failed, Netflix optioned the rights to the classic stories and has put a plan in motion that aims to avoid the failures of the recent past. One of the biggest changes is the addition of highly talented personnel, and Greta Gerwig has a chance to continue her cinematic hot streak.

The Chronicles Of Narnia Latest News

A Production Timeline Is Revealed

it is an early sign that Netflix is commited to bringing C.S. Lewis' vision to life on the grandest scale possible.

With much of the massive Netflix project still being kept under wraps, the latest news sees the production timeline for Greta Gerwig's Chronicles of Narnia movie revealed. While it's been known since the beginning that the film project would shoot in 2024, the timeline has now been hammered down with specific dates. According to recent reports, Narnia begins filming in August 2024 and is intended to last for seven months. With such a massive property, the dates could always change but it is an early sign that Netflix is commited to bringing C.S. Lewis' vision to life on the grandest scale possible.

The Chronicles Of Narnia Is Confirmed

Netflix Acquired The Rights In 2018

Even though little news has come regarding casting or a potential release date, Netflix's Chronicles of Narnia is officially confirmed. Gerwig was attached in mid-2023, but the Netflix and Narnia timeline stretches back to 2018 when the streamer acquired the rights (via Rolling Stone). In the intervening years, Netflix made little mention of their Narnia aspirations until they landed Barbie director Greta Gerwig. The streamer's long-term goals are also not known, as Gerwig has only signed on to direct the first two movies, which leaves five potential films on the table, assuming Netflix tackles all seven novels.

The Chronicles of Narnia book series by C.S. Lewis includes:

2005's The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe, 2008's Prince Caspian, and 2010's The Voyage of the Dawn Treader are all available to stream on Disney+.

The Chronicles Of Narnia Production Status

The First Film Begins Shooting In 2024

If the film sticks to its announced schedule, The Chronicles of Narnia is quite far along in its production timeline. It was revealed in April 2024 that the first Narnia film would begin shooting in August 2024 and is planned to last until March 2025. This suggests it could arrive sometime in late 2025, though Netflix hasn't made their release plans known yet. With such a massive franchise planned, the filming could happen back-to-back which might expedite the process. However, until more details are revealed, a release date is elusive.