The new phase will be commanded by Greta Gerwig, from ‘Barbie’; The plan is that the first movie hits theaters in December 2026
After a huge success in us, “The Chronicles of Narnia” will gain a new phase, this time led by Barbie. However, in addition to the confirmation of the new adaptation of CS Lewis’s work, Deadline revealed that Netflix and IMAX’s intention is to secure 8 films from the universe, as the feature films will go to theaters before they reach the platform. With a suggestion that came directly from an IMAX executive, the streaming intends to expand the story.
“In conversation with Netflix, it is a fact that they are as excited as us, but there is no hurry to do the next soon after, everything needs to flow to work for everyone. There are eight planned films and what IMAX does is best to release franchises and events, ”said Rich Gelfond. The plan is that the first movie hits theaters in December 2026, more specifically on Thanksgiving in the United States, celebrated November 26.
