Netflix has released the first trailer for Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew, offering a glimpse into filmmaker Greta Gerwig’s new adaptation of the beloved fantasy franchise created by C. S. Lewis. The film explores the origins of Narnia, taking audiences into a magical world filled with mysterious discoveries, unfamiliar realities and legendary characters.

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Set in post-war Britain, the story follows young Digory, played by David McKenna, and his neighbour Polly, portrayed by Beatrice Campbell. Their curiosity leads them to Digory’s eccentric Uncle Andrew, played by Daniel Craig, whose colourful laboratory conceals an extraordinary secret.

The children discover that magical rings can transport them between different worlds. Their journey eventually brings them to Jadis, played by Emma Mackey, who later becomes the White Witch. The trailer contrasts the gloomy atmosphere of a Britain recovering from the Second World War with the vibrant landscapes and supernatural possibilities of the worlds the children encounter.

One of the most striking moments features Aslan, voiced by Meryl Streep, bringing a new universe into existence. The scene introduces the film’s interpretation of Narnia’s creation, a central event in Lewis’s original novel, The Magician’s Nephew.

The trailer is accompanied by Led Zeppelin’s iconic track “Stairway to Heaven”, adding to the contrast between the story’s sombre opening and its increasingly magical atmosphere. The visual transition hints at the scale of Gerwig’s approach to the fantasy classic.

Known for directing Barbie and Little Women, Gerwig is taking on a franchise with a long history among readers and film audiences. Rather than revisiting the familiar adventures of the Pevensie siblings, this instalment explores how the magical world came into being.

Craig’s portrayal of Uncle Andrew, Mackey’s role as Jadis and Streep’s involvement as the voice of Aslan have drawn attention to the film’s ensemble cast. The adaptation is expected to appeal to longtime fans of the books as well as viewers discovering Narnia for the first time.

According to the supplied report, Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled to arrive in IMAX theatres on February 12, followed by a Netflix release on April 2. The release year and dates should be confirmed through official announcements before publication.