Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia’ to get exclusive 45-day wide theatrical release
Key takeaways
- Written and directed by Gerwig, the film is the first adaptation of C.S.
- This marked a departure for Netflix, which typically releases movies exclusively on its streaming service.
- Netflix said it opted for a wide theatrical release for “Narnia” because of the series’s broad appeal across generations and geographies.
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Add ARY News on Google Netflix opens a new tab and said it would put filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew movie in wide theatrical release next year, where it will play exclusively for more than 45 days, a first for the streaming service.
Written and directed by Gerwig, the film is the first adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ 1955 book, which explores the origins of Narnia. It will be released in theaters on February 12 and made available on the streaming service on April 2.
This marked a departure for Netflix, which typically releases movies exclusively on its streaming service. There have been some exceptions, including for movies with the potential to win an Academy Award. Movies must debut in theaters to be eligible for consideration for an Oscar.