Gerwig's Narnia Trailer Channels Bowie
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew features psychedelic visuals and Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven'.
Gerwig's adaptation of C.S. A trailer was unveiled for a reimagined children's book series, featuring a fresh take on the original story from The Chronicles of Narnia. The debut trailer introduces a modernized adaptation of the initial book in the series. The trailer features psychedelic visuals, reminiscent of David Bowie's work, and sets the tone for the film's fantastical world. The trailer also marks the first time Led Zeppelin has licensed their iconic song 'Stairway to Heaven' for a movie.
To secure the iconic rock song for the film, the director met privately with Led Zeppelin's Robert Plant and Jimmy Page, ensuring the legendary musicians' involvement. The rock legends found common ground with the film's themes, which delve into the origin of the world and the character of Aslan.
The trailer received mixed reactions from fans, with some praising its visuals and others expressing concern that it has lost its soul to CGI. The film is set to premiere in theaters on February 12th.
The trailer's psychedelic visuals and the use of 'Stairway to Heaven' have generated significant buzz, with fans and critics alike eager to see how Gerwig's adaptation will bring the beloved series to life.
Why it matters
The trailer's psychedelic visuals and the use of 'Stairway to Heaven' have generated significant buzz, with fans and critics alike eager to see how Gerwig's adaptation will bring the beloved series to life.
What's next
The film is set to premiere in theaters on February 12th, with fans eagerly anticipating the release.
How the story unfolded
- The Hollywood Reporter Narnia Fans Freak Out Over Greta Gerwig’s ‘Magicians Nephew’ Trailer: “Lost Its Soul to CGI”
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- Ars Technica – Greta Gerwig channels Bowie in psychedelic The Magician's Nephew trailer ↗
- Gizmodo – How Greta Gerwig Got ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Her ‘Narnia’ Trailer ↗
- Billboard – Here’s How Greta Gerwig Got Led Zeppelin to Say Yes to Using ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in ‘Narnia’ Trailer ↗
- The Hollywood Reporter – Narnia Fans Freak Out Over Greta Gerwig’s ‘Magicians Nephew’ Trailer: “Lost Its Soul to CGI” ↗
- Book Riot – Watch the First Trailer for NARNIA: THE MAGICIAN’S NEPHEW ↗
- Deadline – First Trailer For Greta Gerwig’s ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’ Teases Punk Rock Multiverse & Cosmic Creation Of Aslan ↗
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What happened with Greta Gerwig Narnia?
The first trailer for Greta Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew features psychedelic visuals and Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven'. Gerwig's Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is the first trailer in the Netflix adaptation of C.S.
When did the Greta Gerwig Narnia story break?
FlashFeed published this brief on October 15, 2026. The earliest report it draws on, from Deadline, is dated October 13, 2026.
What are the key facts about Greta Gerwig Narnia?
The trailer features psychedelic visuals and sets the tone for the film's fantastical world. Led Zeppelin's 'Stairway to Heaven' is being used in the trailer for the first time, marking a significant licensing deal.
Why should readers care about Greta Gerwig Narnia?
The trailer's psychedelic visuals and the use of 'Stairway to Heaven' have generated significant buzz, with fans and critics alike eager to see how Gerwig's adaptation will bring the beloved series to life.
What happens next with Greta Gerwig Narnia?
The film is set to premiere in theaters on February 12th, with fans eagerly anticipating the release.
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This brief is based on reporting from outlets including Deadline, Book Riot, The Hollywood Reporter, Billboard and Gizmodo. Links to their original stories are listed on this page.
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