HarperCollins and Netflix announce publishing program for Greta Gerwig Narnia film

HarperCollins Publishers and Netflix are partnering on a new publishing program tied to the upcoming film Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. Publishers Weekly reported that the feature film is directed by Greta Gerwig and marks the first screen adaptation of the 1955 novel written by C.S. Lewis. [1]

The feature film will open in theaters worldwide on February 12, 2027, according to Publishers Weekly. It will subsequently begin streaming on Netflix on April 2, 2027. The first trailer for the movie was released in October 2026. [1]

Publishers Weekly detailed that the cast for the adaptation includes Beatrice Campbell, Ciarán Hinds, Emma Mackey, David McKenna, Carey Mulligan, Kobna Holdbrook-Smith, Daniel Craig, and Meryl Streep. [1]

Separately, the corporate executive team at Netflix is undergoing major changes. The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, IndieWire, and Deadline all reported that Netflix film chief Dan Lin has been let go from his position. The Hollywood Reporter, Variety, and IndieWire both note that this executive change comes amid company layoffs affecting roughly 1,000 employees, following the recent departure of chief content officer Bela Bajaria. [2][3][4][5]