Greta Gerwig’s Narnia movie will take up to four weeks in theaters

The sequel to Greta Gerwig Barbieadaptation of one of CS Lewis’ Chronicles of Narnia books, will be in theaters for four weeks before hitting Netflix on Christmas, according to new report from Puck. Netflix has historically been anti-theatrical, but it looks like it could put it aside for the right filmmaker.

Theaters will only have a four-week window for the movie worldwide – longer than a week Glass Onion: The Knives Secret got it – but it will be available to watch on IMAX screens to begin with. IMAX confirms that the film will be shown for two weeks, according to Parkand is willing to extend another week if needed. After that, the film may come to non-IMAX theaters.

Netflix, when having only a few performancesit is intellectually opposed to mere theatricality. It will put Netflix movies in theaters long enough to qualify for awards, but that will avoid them like the plague. This may be good for subscribers who are used to watching everything at home, but many filmmakers want their movies to be seen on the big screen. For example, Netflix has reportedly lost distribution opportunities Saltburn sequel to Emerald Fennel, adapted Pictures of Wuthering Heightsbecause it refused to give the movie time in theaters, According to The New York Times.

Rumors spread that IMAX, Gerwig, and Netflix were negotiating a deal in October 2024, and it seems that the director found his way. It’s amazing to fight tooth and nail for what could be a blockbuster movie to be seen by a paying audience. There is a lot of evidence that putting movies in theaters makes money, but it is a lesson that even companies like Disney have learned after the rapid marketing. Really 2 it started out as a Disney+ filler before it was changed and turned into a show itself made more than $200 million in December 2024.

It’s impossible to say whether this decision marks a long-term change for Netflix, but future filmmakers working with the company now have an interesting track record to point to in their gaming endeavors.