Netflix's upcoming 'Narnia' movie will be released exclusively in Imax for two weeks before it appears on the streaming service. It is Imax's first deal for a theatrical window for a Netflix feature film.

In what has been the worst kept secret in the world 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.

While Netflix is behind Greta Gerwig's next big franchise adaptation, the project is going to be getting some special treatment from the streamer.

Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' adaptation will open in IMAX theaters on November 26, 2026 before streaming on Netflix beginning December 25, 2026.

Greta Gerwig's Narnia is eyeing a summer 2025 shoot, but the film will get a winter release. It was revealed today by Puck that the Barbie director won the battle with Netflix to confirm a theatrical release for the film,

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,

Gerwig's Barbie follow-up will hit IMAX for a period of weeks in late 2026 before arriving on the streaming service.