IMAX Corp (NYSE:IMAX) announced that it has agreed with Netflix, Inc (NASDAQ:NFLX) to debut Oscar-nominated director Greta Gerwig’s forthcoming film “Narnia” exclusively across the IMAX global theater network with a two-week run beginning Thanksgiving 2026.

In what has been the worst kept secret in the world since Woody Allen played Michael’s Pub in NYC, Greta Gerwig ’s streaming adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ Narnia, is getting an exclusive two week Imax global run in 90 countries across 1,000 auditoriums in advance of the pic’s drop on Netflix.

Netflix’s upcoming Chronicles of Narnia reboot from Barbie director Greta Gerwig has received a release date, and moviegoers will be able to see the film on the biggest screens possible. According to Puck,

Netflix's upcoming 'Narnia' movie will be released exclusively in Imax for two weeks before it appears on the streaming service. It is Imax's first deal for a theatrical window for a Netflix feature film.

Greta Gerwig's Narnia is eyeing a summer 2025 shoot, but the film will get a winter release. It was revealed today by Puck that the Barbie director won the battle with Netflix to confirm a theatrical release for the film,

Greta Gerwig has leveraged her “Barbie” star power to convince Netflix to give her the big, broad theatrical release she wanted for “Narnia,” her adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ fantasy series. After months of negotiations,