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.

Greta Gerwig must be the White Witch incarnate, because she just pulled off some real magic in support of her upcoming Narnia film. (It’s unclear if Turkish delight was involved, but it couldn’t have hurt.

IMAX secures deal with Netflix to debut Greta Gerwig's Narnia movie exclusively in theaters before streaming, driving shares up 3.6%.

IMAX Corp (NYSE: IMAX) and Netflix (NASDAQ: NFLX) agree for exclusive global theater release of Greta Gerwig's Narnia on Thanksgiving 2026.

Barbie director Greta Gerwig is leaving the dream house behind and heading through the wardrobe with a new adaptation of C.S. Lewis's beloved fantasy novels The Chronicles of Narnia.

Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia reboot from Barbie director Greta Gerwig has received a release date, and moviegoers will be able to see the film on the biggest screens possible. According to Puck,

Greta Gerwig's first Narnia movie will get a four week window where it'll only be available to view in theaters before heading to Netflix.

The film will open in IMAX on November 26, 2026 for an exclusive period before streaming on Netflix beginning December 25, 2026