Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia: Everything we know so far

In 2018, Deadline first reported that Netflix was developing a series of feature films and shows based on C.S. Lewis' The Chronicles of Narnia novels.

Additionally, an announcement divulging the news was also made via the franchise's official Facebook page, run by Harper Collins Publishers L.L.C. on October 3, 2024. An excerpt from the elaborate post read:

"Netflix will develop new series and film projects based on C.S. Lewis’ beloved The Chronicles of Narnia series. Under the terms of a multi-year deal between Netflix and The C.S. Lewis Company, Netflix will develop classic stories from across the Narnia universe into series and films for its members worldwide."

The post also listed the people and organizations attached to the projects, which includes Mark Gordon's Entertainment One (eOne), Douglas Gresham, and Vincent Sieber as executive producers for the series of shows and features under Netflix.

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The timeline of Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia

News concerning Netflix's deal with C.S. Lewis’ The Chronicles of Narnia series first started gaining traction in 2018. Following the public announcement made the same year, several other developments have occurred over the years.

On June 13, 2019, it was revealed that Matthew Aldrich of Coco fame has joined The Chronicles of Narnia universe under Netflix, as per Netflix Queue. On X, the official announcement read:

"Coco” co-writer Matthew Aldrich will serve as the creative architect and oversee the development of all films and shows adapted from C.S. Lewis’ beloved Narnia universe for Netflix."

Between this announcement in 2019 and 2021, no significant developments concerning the Narnia projects took place. However, in 2022, What's on Netflix exclusively reported that Netflix was looking to collaborate with director Greta Gerwig on at least two of the Narnia projects.

This information was corroborated by Gerwig herself during Barbie's promotions while speaking to Games Radar. When asked about the projects during a brief chat with the publication, she said:

"I haven’t even really started wrapping my arms around it. But I’m properly scared of it, which feels like a good place to start. I think when I’m scared, it’s always a good sign. Maybe when I stop being scared, it’ll be like, ‘Okay. Maybe I shouldn’t do that one.’ No, I’m terrified of it. It’s extraordinary. And so we’ll see, I don’t know.”

In November of the same year, Scott Stuber, the then chairman of Netflix Films, also confirmed Gerwig's association with the upcoming projects during a conversation with Variety. He spoke about his longstanding friendship with Gerwig and her husband Noah Baumbach and highlighted why Gerwig was the obvious choice for the upcoming projects.

He highlighted that Greta Gerwig's past had a huge part in landing her the job. According to Stuber, Gerwig's Christian background played a huge role in her selection, as he believed that The Chronicles of Narnia were strictly rooted in Christianity.

During the same conversation, he also revealed about Amy Pascal's association with the upcoming projects.

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When is Netflix's The Chronicles of Narnia set for release?

According to a Deadline report from March 11, 2024, the first The Chronicles of Narnia project is not expected to go on floors until late 2024 or early 2025. Since the publication of this news, no other reports regarding developments in the projects have been published.

At this point, it is fair to say, the audiences will not receive any official confirmation about the Narnia projects until the end of this year.

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While awaiting more news on the upcoming The Chronicles of Narnia projects, viewers can keep themselves occupied by watching the previously made live-action films in the franchise, currently streaming on Disney Plus and Amazon Prime Video.