Netflix gives Narnia seven-week exclusive global cinema release
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Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 1
Netflix gives Narnia seven-week exclusive global cinema release
14 articles · Updated · The Wall Street Journal · May 1
Greta Gerwig’s film opens on Feb. 12, with IMAX screenings from Feb. 10, before arriving on Netflix on April 2.
The move replaces a far narrower IMAX-only plan and answers exhibitors’ calls for at least 45 days in cinemas, prompting AMC to hail a major shift.
Netflix has never before given a big-budget film a traditional worldwide theatrical run; if successful, the strategy could aid struggling cinemas and attract more top filmmakers.
Will Netflix’s theatrical-first release strategy for 'The Magician’s Nephew' redefine how streaming giants approach blockbuster adaptations?
Can Greta Gerwig’s distinct directorial style balance the grandeur and deeper themes of a $200 million Narnia reboot?
How will shifting Narnia’s timeline to 1955 change the series’ iconic themes and the Pevensie siblings’ story in future films?