In October 2018, the C.S.
Lewis Company announced that Netflix had acquired the rights to theNarniabooks (viaTheWrap).
In 2020,it was announced that Greta Gerwig would be directing at least twoNarniaadaptations(viaTotalFilm).
I think when I’m scared, it’s always a good sign.
No, I’m terrified of it.
And it’s exciting."
Greta Gerwig is adapting The Chronicles of Narnia for Netflix.
The classic book series has some discrepancies the movies will have to address.
As the cherry on top, Walden’s contract with the C.S.
Lewis estate expired (viaNarniaWeb).
Lewis' step-son and co-producer said,
“Waldens contract with the company has expired.”
Things were mostly quiet with the rights until a tentative reboot was announced in 2016 (viaCollider).
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This was quickly dropped, however, and that’s when Netflix swooped in.
Gerwig is guaranteed a theatrical run as well.
Summary
The Chronicles of Narnia is a fantasy franchise based on the seven-book series written by C.S.
Lewis between 1950 and 1956.
The franchise is beloved for its rich allegorical storytelling, blending Christian themes with epic fantasy elements.
