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Gerwig's Narnia Gets Wide Cinema Release
16 Jun
Summary
- Netflix's first wide theatrical release is 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'.
- Sony Pictures Entertainment will distribute the film internationally.
- Greta Gerwig directs the origin story, adapted from C.S. Lewis's book.
Netflix is set to make its first wide theatrical release with Greta Gerwig's highly anticipated adaptation of 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew'. The film is slated for a minimum of 45 days exclusively in theaters across North America before its premiere on Netflix. This strategic move allows for a cinematic experience for audiences prior to its streaming availability.
Sony Pictures Entertainment has been enlisted to handle the international distribution for the film, further solidifying the partnership between Netflix and Sony. This collaboration builds upon their existing global pay-1 licensing deal. The film, written and directed by Gerwig, is the first cinematic adaptation of C. S. Lewis's 1955 novel.
Netflix will oversee domestic distribution, ensuring the film reaches major theatrical chains and numerous independent theaters nationwide. Dan Lin, chairman of Netflix Film, expressed enthusiasm for supporting ambitious projects like Gerwig's Narnia, viewing the theatrical release as a complementary canvas to the film's eventual streaming debut.
