Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew: first Aslan look, release on 12 February
In brief
- According to IGN, Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is a rock-opera-inspired take on the Narnia origin story, with a Bowie-like Aslan.
- The film is described as rock-opera-inspired, set in post-war 1950s Britain, and features a first Aslan design that evokes David Bowie/Ziggy Stardust.
- The source cites a theatrical release on 12 February, IMAX previews from 10 February, and a Netflix release on 2 April; Aslan is said to be voiced by Meryl Streep.
What happened
IGN reports that Greta Gerwig is directing Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew. The site describes the film as a “ground-up retelling” of the Narnia origin story, rather than a new version of The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe.
According to the same source, the story is set in post-war Britain in the 1950s. Gerwig is said to have described the film as big and sweeping, with a rock-opera influence that draws especially on British rock from the 1960s and 1970s. The source stresses that the project is not a musical, although the music style remains an important reference point.
IGN also says Netflix has released a first look at Aslan. That design is said to be inspired by David Bowie and Ziggy Stardust, with heterochromatic eyes and a red-striped appearance. The same article states that Aslan is voiced by Meryl Streep, although that is not separately confirmed in the provided information by Netflix or the filmmakers.
The source also lists concrete release dates: an exclusive theatrical release starting on 12 February, IMAX previews from 10 February, and a Netflix release on 2 April. Based on the available information, it remains unclear whether this is the final global schedule or a territory-specific rollout.
Timeline
2026-09-16: GAME-scanner previously publishes a report on Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew with a logo and a theatrical release on 12 February.
2026-09-17: IGN publishes an article with the first Aslan look, the rock-opera description, and the listed release dates.
10 February: IMAX previews begin, according to the source.
12 February: the exclusive theatrical release starts, according to the source.
2 April: the film arrives on Netflix, according to the source.
Background
The Magician’s Nephew is the Narnia story that explores the origin of the world and of Aslan. IGN’s report places Gerwig’s version firmly in that origin line and pairs it with a 1950s setting and a rock-opera aesthetic.
The visual reference to Bowie and Ziggy Stardust fits that description, but the provided source does not make clear whether the image is final marketing art, concept art, or an official first look. The title status is also unconfirmed in the source itself: it is not clear whether Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is the final official title or a working title.
Related GAME-scanner articles
Sources
- IGN: First look at David Bowie-inspired Aslan in Greta Gerwig's rock opera Narnia: The Magician's Nephew