Greta Gerwig, who reached the peak of her career with Barbie, is now turning her attention to C.S. Lewis's beloved Narnia universe. But this won't be the classic Narnia story you might expect. Instead of following the Pevensie siblings, the director is setting her film centuries earlier — in an era before the world even existed — and telling the origin story of the entire fantasy universe.

The newly released first teaser takes viewers on a journey that begins in the Wood between the Worlds and builds toward Aslan's majestic arrival. The cast features some notable names: Meryl Streep voicing Aslan, Emma Mackey playing Jadis, and Daniel Craig as Uncle Andrew.

The birth of Aslan, in Meryl Streep's voice

The standout moment of the teaser is undoubtedly Aslan's entrance. Rising from a cosmic cloud of dust, the legendary lion accompanies the creation of Narnia with Meryl Streep's voice. Watching the franchise's most iconic character not in an ordinary adventure, but in the very first moments of a world, makes for a striking experience.

Emma Mackey and Daniel Craig's roles

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Emma Mackey, whom audiences came to know widely through Barbie, plays Jadis — the character who will later become the White Witch. With her metallic silver costume and unsettling presence, she brings an unconventional take to the role.

Daniel Craig, meanwhile, appears as Uncle Andrew. It's this eccentric character who sends children to other worlds with magic rings, effectively opening the first door to Narnia — a detail that adds color to the story's fantastical side.

A Led Zeppelin soundtrack choice

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For the teaser's soundscape, Gerwig has chosen "Stairway to Heaven," the classic rock staple from Led Zeppelin's 1971 album era. Paired with the fantastical imagery, the legendary track shapes the teaser's atmosphere. The meeting of a mythological universe with an iconic rock song is one of the details that sets this teaser apart.

Theatrical and Netflix release dates

Netflix isn't just adding the film to its platform — it has also decided to give it a theatrical release. Narnia: The Magician's Nephew will arrive in cinemas worldwide on February 12, 2027, before debuting on Netflix on April 2, 2027.