Greta Gerwig’s remake of The Chronicles of Narnia Movies is one of the most anticipated fantasy franchises of the next few years. The only thing that would make the new films even more magical is if audiences had the chance to see them in theaters. However, with Netflix producing, there is good reason to believe that the latest iteration of C.S. Lewis’ seminal novels will never make it to the big screen. It has not been confirmed that Netflix will not allow this, and in the past, the streaming service signed on for limited theatrical releases, such as the acclaimed sequel, Glass Onion.
There are some reports that Gerwig will pursue an IMAX release of hers Narnia movies, but this has always been a battle for the movies released by Netflix. However, Gerwig’s position is similar to Rian Johnson’s when he partnered with Netflix to create his mystery film series after the success of Knives out. While there are financial risks involved when a film is released in theaters, there is also a lot to be gained, and this is the case with Narnia films. If Gerwig is fighting for a chance to prove herself at the box office, she deserves it.
Glass Onion’s Release Plan Could Be the Perfect Solution for Netflix’s Narnia Remake
Netflix should follow its own example when it comes to the future of Narnia films
THE Narnia Rumor has it that the lack of a theatrical release for the remake is a problem for Gerwig. While this isn’t confirmed, it ties into the general issue of streaming services choosing not to show their films in theaters when doing so could be great for audiences and production companies. Netflix found a compromise with Glass Onion: A History of Kniveswhich had a limited theatrical release before being officially released on the serpentine. This was a clever strategy to get audiences even more excited about the film and make it more attractive to watch in theaters.
If Netflix doesn’t want to give the Narnia films a full theatrical run, following the Glass Onion model could make Gerwig, Netflix and the public happy. Viewers who want to see the film in theaters will have the opportunity, and those waiting to watch it at home will only be more excited by the buzz generated by the initial premiere. Additionally, if a short release works for the first time Narnia installment, this could convince Netflix to give sequels even more time at the box office in the future.
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Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2021) |
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Greta Gerwig’s Narnia films deserve time in theaters (even if it’s limited)
This will indicate to audiences that the new Narnia films are something special
One of the biggest problems with Disney’s attempt to adapt the Narnia books was that the films did not successfully capitalize on the project’s franchise potential. The first film was fairly well-received, but the decline in quality and viewership of the sequels dashed hopes that each novel would come to life on screen. Giving Gerwig’s remakes a theatrical release would create excitement and interest in your project and increase interest in multiple sequences. Additionally, major fantasy franchises like Narnia work better in theaters. The public is more immersed and transported when they are at the cinema.
Furthermore, Gerwig’s films have consistently been monetary successes, with BarbieThe incredible box office record proves that the filmmaker knows how to attract audiences in theaters. As Barbie, The Chronicles of Narnia has a well-known and iconic IP behind it, and treating the new films like the blockbusters they could be will only work in Gerwig and Netflix’s favor. Although Gerwig has only signed on to direct the first two films, there is a possibility that the upcoming films will have the impact and longevity of other classic fantasy franchises, even if the films only hit theaters for a limited release.