Greta Gerwig's 'Narnia' Moves to February 2027 IMAX Release, Raising Oscars Questions
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Marcus Jones
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Greta Gerwig's upcoming 'Narnia: The Magician's Nephew' has shifted from a Thanksgiving 2026 theatrical release to a wide IMAX release on February 12, 2027. The article analyzes what this date change means for the film's Oscars potential, noting that Netflix has high confidence in Gerwig delivering her fourth consecutive Best Picture nominee. The strategic IMAX release positions the film for both commercial success and awards consideration, following the model of recent blockbuster nominees like 'Wicked'.
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· 2 pulledNetflix originally placing its highly anticipated new take on the world of 'Narnia' on the calendar right around the same time its recent comp, blockbuster Best Picture nominee 'Wicked,' first launched was an early indication that the streaming service had faith in Gerwig delivering her fourth Best Picture nominee in a row.
If Netflix and Greta Gerwig earn critical and commercial success with 'Narnia', their great IMAX experiment, then Oscar consideration will follow.
If Netflix and Greta Gerwig earn critical and commercial success with 'Narnia', their great IMAX experiment, then Oscar consideration will follow.
