Netflix is rebootingThe Chronicles of Narniafilms with Greta Gerwig attach to publish and direct the first two installments . The Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobe , Prince Caspian , andThe Voyage of the Dawn Treaderwere previously conform as films made by Disney , respectively released in 2005 , 2008 , and 2010 . These adaptations have a star - stud plaster cast that included Tilda Swinton asthe White Witch , James McAvoy as Mr. Tumnus , Liam Neeson as the voice of Aslan , and Ben Barnes as Prince Caspian .

While little is known aboutGerwig ’s upcomingNarniafilms , at least one of them isexpected to be an adjustment ofThe Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobe , as it is the most well - bang tarradiddle in C.S. Lewis ' series . As for the others , all seven of theNarniabooks could potentially become their own pic , includingThe Magician ’s Nephew , which chronologically precedesThe Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobe . In addition to this electric potential , the Netflix adaption can disprove a common misconception about the record .

The Chronicles of Narnia books , indite by C.S. Lewis , and movies can be consumed in multiple orders , including chronologically and by release date .

This image shows the Pevensie children looking scared from The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe in front of the book covers with a sepia tone.

The Other Narnia Books Are Just As Great As The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe

The Magician’s Nephew Even Does 1 Important Thing Better Than The Lion, The Witch, And The Wardrobe

The Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobeis often deal to be the best among allNarniabooks , but the coming adaptations can highlight that the other book are just as compelling . As the firstNarniabook that Lewis published , it is frequently favored over the other installment , arguably because it is the story that has received the most exposure over the years . It is a thrilling and timeless story that is approachable for small fry and adults and serves as an effective entry point into the world Lewis create , but it can be rivaled by the other books .

The Magician ’s Nephew , for example , is a absorbing innovation story and has stronger world - building thanThe Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobe . It shows the creation of Narnia , along with the origins of the White Witch , the lamp post , the Professor , and ply sixth sense into the wide-eyed multiverse . Somehow , The Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobeis an even better story because ofThe Magician ’s Nephew , as it adds meaning context and system of weights to many elements palisade Narnia and the adventures of the Pevensie children .

Greta Gerwig’s Narnia Reboot Can Finally Showcase The Other Books' Strengths

It’s Time For The Last Battle To Shine

Gerwig’sNarniamovies can showcase the strengths of not onlyThe Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobe , but of all the books . This is especially needed forThe Magician ’s Nephew , The Silver Chair , The Horse and His Boy , andThe Last Battle — none of which were adapt by Disney . The Last Battlewill be a especially challenging one to see adapted as it is far weirder and more philosophic than the other books , with its plot of land demand an ape play a joke on a donkey into impersonate Aslan .

Long before the series perplex toThe Last Battle , Gerwig and Netflix can examine that allThe Chronicles of Narniabooks are excellent , and not justThe Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobe .

If Gerwig overcomes all thechallenges of making her firstNarniamovieand Netflix greenlights more adjustment , it is more likely that the streamer will move forward with the stranger and darker nature ofThe Last Battle . Assuming that she is still involved by then , Gerwig would be well - suit to writing and directingThe Last Battlegiven the philosophic and bizarre elements she successfully incorporate intoBarbie . Long before the series fix toThe Last Battle , Gerwig and Netflix can prove that allThe Chronicles of Narniabooks are excellent — not justThe Lion , the Witch , and the Wardrobe .

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The Chronicles of Narnia : The Lion , the Witch and the Wardrobe ( 2005 ) is a fantasy picture directed by Andrew Adamson . It follows the tale of four siblings who discover a magical wardrobe that result to the enchanted land of Narnia . They join force with Aslan , the proud Leo , to battle against the malevolent White Witch . The plastic film sport Georgie Henley , Skandar Keynes , William Moseley , and Anna Popplewell in the leading office .

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The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) is a fantasy film directed by Andrew Adamson. It follows the story of four siblings who discover a magical wardrobe that leads to the enchanted land of Narnia. They join forces with Aslan, the majestic lion, to battle against the evil White Witch. The film features Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, and Anna Popplewell in the leading roles.

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