The news that theBarbiedirector would be tackling C.S.

Lewis' belovedNarniabooks was certainly exciting, especially since the movie franchise of the 2000s was never completed.

The upcoming Netflix movies could be a chance to see the full story finally brought to the screen.

Maeve looking sideways in Sex Education

However,there is currently some debate regarding how these movies will be released.

Gerwig’sNarniamovie is being distributed by Netflix.

Sources recently revealed that Gerwig may have successfully advocated for herNarniamovies to get a theatrical release.

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This really started withGame of Thronesand has since expanded into other exciting projects.

Movies are almost never book-faithful adaptations, butTV shows have a great deal more freedom.

The actors outgrew their roles before the series could be completed, and interest waned after years of delays.

The White Witch leaning toward Edmund Pevensie in 2005’s The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe

What’s more, aNarniaNetflix TV show would have avoided all the existing distribution drama.

Still, it’sunlikely that the first movie would remain exclusively in theaters for long.

A simultaneous streaming release is almost guaranteed, and this hasn’t typically boded well for box offices.

Susan from The Chronicles of Narnia in a movie theater

However,an almost immediate release on streaming takes the wind out of the project’s sales.

The payoff is quick and disproportionate to the anticipation.

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Greta Gerwig from Lola Versus with a Chronicles of Narnia poster

However, a full format change seems unlikely at this point.

The project has been confirmed as a movie series, withGerwig signed on to direct at least 2.

The Chronicles of Narniais a fantasy franchise based on the seven-book series written by C.S.

The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) Movie Poster

Lewis between 1950 and 1956.

The franchise is beloved for its rich allegorical storytelling, blending Christian themes with epic fantasy elements.

Summary

The Chronicles of Narnia is a fantasy franchise based on the seven-book series written by C.S.

Movies

Lewis between 1950 and 1956.

The franchise is beloved for its rich allegorical storytelling, blending Christian themes with epic fantasy elements.

Chronicles of Narnia