The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of fantasy films from Walden Media, based on The Chronicles of Narnia, a series of novels by C. S. Lewis. Walt Disney Pictures distributed all three movies.
The Narnia world was introduced in The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005), which was followed by Prince Caspian (2008) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010).
The Silver Chair, the fourth book in The Chronicles of Narnia series, is currently developing. It will be a co-production between Netflix and The Mark Gordon Company, with Joe Johnston attached to direct.
Chronicles of Narnia series tells the story of the Narnia world, a land of talking animals and magical creatures that is ruled by the great lion, Aslan. The series consists of seven books written by C. S. Lewis between 1949 and 1954.
The first book in the series is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, which was published in 1950. The last book is The Last Battle, which was published in 1956.
The Chronicles of Narnia has been adapted into several movies, tv series, and stage productions. The most recent adaptation is a movie series consisting of The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008), The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010), and The Silver Chair (2020).
The List of the Narnia Movies In Order Of Release
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (2020)
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005)
Director: Andrew Adamson | Writers: Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely | Country of origin: United Kingdom, United States | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 2 hours and 19 minutes. | Release Date: December 9, 2005, | Language: The language is English, German, and Brazilian Sign Language. | Genres: The movie genres are the adventure, family, and fantasy. | Filming Locations: Adrspach National Park, Trutnov, Czech Republic | Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media | Budget: The budget of the movie was $180 million. | Box Office: The film grossed $745 million.
The first movie in the Narnia series and an adaptation of the first book. It was released on December 9, 2005, by Walt Disney Pictures and named the second-best fantasy film of the 2000s by Rotten Tomatoes.
The film is about the four Pevensie children who are evacuated from London during the Blitzkrieg and end up in the countryside, where they discover a wardrobe that is a portal into the magical land of Narnia. Once there, they must help Aslan, the great lion, save Narnia from the evil White Witch, Jadis.
The movie was directed by Andrew Adamson and starred Tilda Swinton, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, William Moseley, and Anna Popplewell. The writer of the screenplay was Ann Peacock, Andrew Adamson, Christopher Markus, and Stephen Mc Feely, and the producer was Mark Johnson.
After the attack on London during the Blitz of World War II, the four Pevensie children–Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and Lucy (Georgie Henley)–are evacuated from the city and sent to live with professor Digory Kirke (Jim Broadbent) in the countryside.
While exploring Kirke’s sprawling mansion, the kids find a wardrobe that transports them to the magical land of Narnia. There, they meet Aslan (Liam Neeson), the wise and powerful lion who is the rightful king of Narnia.
The four children soon discover that they are destined to free Narnia from the tyrannical White Witch, Jadis (Tilda Swinton).
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
Director: Andrew Adamson | Writers: Andrew Adamson, Ann Peacock, Christopher Markus, Stephen Mc Feely | Country of origin: United Kingdom, United States, Poland, Slovenia, Czech Republic | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 2 hours and 31 minutes. | Release Date: May 16, 2008 | Language: The language is English. | Genres: The movie genres are action, adventure, family, and fantasy. | Filming Locations: Bovec, Slovenia | Production Companies: Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media, Ozumi Films | Budget: The budget of the movie was $225 million. | Box Office: The film grossed $419 million.
The second movie in the Narnia series and an adaptation of the second book. It was released on May 16, 2008, by Walt Disney Pictures and named the fifth-best fantasy film of the 2000s by Rotten Tomatoes.
The film is about the four Pevensie children who return to Narnia one year later and find that 1300 years have passed since they were last there. They must help Aslan, the great lion, save Narnia from the evil King Miraz.
The movie was directed by Andrew Adamson and starred Ben Barnes, Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, Will Poulter, and Anna Popplewell. The writer of the screenplay was Andrew Adamson, Ann Peacock, Christopher Markus, and Stephen Mc Feely, and the producer was Mark Johnson.
A year has passed since the Pevensie children–Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and Lucy (Georgie Henley)–helped free the magical land of Narnia from the evil White Witch, Jadis (Tilda Swinton).
But now, the children have returned to England and live in a bombed-out London during the Blitz of World War II. One day, they are transported back to Narnia, where they meet up with their old friend, the wise and powerful lion Aslan (Liam Neeson).
They soon discover that Narnia is in grave danger and that they are the only ones who can save the kingdom from the evil King Miraz (Sergio Castellitto).
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
Director: Michael Apted | Writer: Michael Petroni, Christopher Markus, Stephen McFeely | Country of origin: United Kingdom, United States | Runtime: The runtime of the movie is 1 hour and 53 minutes. | Release Date: December 10, 2010, | Language: The language is English. | Genres: The movie genres are the adventure, family, and fantasy. | Filming Locations: Whakaari/White Island, New Zealand | Production Companies: Fox 2000 Pictures, Walden Media, A Film Location Company | Budget: The budget of the movie was $155 million. | Box Office: The film grossed $415 million.
The third movie in the Narnia series and an adaptation of the third book. It was released on December 10, 2010, by 20th Century Fox and named the tenth-best fantasy film of the 2000s by Rotten Tomatoes. The film is about the four Pevensie children who return to Narnia once again, this time aboard the ship Dawn Treader.
They must help Aslan, the great lion, save Narnia from the evil Lord Darken Rahl. The movie was directed by Michael Apted and starred Ben Barnes, Skandar Keynes, Will Poulter, Georgie Henley, and Simon Pegg.
The writer of the screenplay was Michael Petroni, Christopher Markus, and Stephen McFeely, and the producer was Mark Johnson.
The Pevensie children–Peter (William Moseley), Susan (Anna Popplewell), Edmund (Skandar Keynes), and Lucy (Georgie Henley)–are back in England living with their cousin Eustace Scrubb (Will Poulter).
One day, they are magically transported back to the land of Narnia, where they meet up with their old friend, the wise and powerful lion Aslan (Liam Neeson).
He tells them they must join him on a voyage to the end of the world to save Narnia from the evil King Miraz (Sergio Castellitto). Along the way, they will encounter strange and dangerous creatures as they sail on the magical ship, the Dawn Treader.
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair (TBA)
Director: Joe Johnston | Writer: C.S. Lewis(Novel) | Country of origin: United States | Release Date: TBA | Language: The language is English. | Genres: The movie genres are adventure, family, and fantasy. | Filming Locations: TBA | Production Companies: C.S. Lewis Company, Netflix
The fourth movie in the Narnia series and an adaptation of the fourth book. It is currently in development and does not have a release date yet. The film is about the four Pevensie children who return to Narnia once again to find Prince Caspian’s lost son.
They must help Aslan, the great lion, save Narnia from the evil Queen Jadis. The movie will be directed by Joe Johnston and will star Tilda Swinton, Skandar Keynes, and Will Poulter. The screenplay writer is TBA, and the producer is Mark Gordon.
The Chronicles of Narnia Movies In Order by IMDB Rating
| Movies | Rating on IMDB |
|---|---|
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe | 6.9/10 |
| The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | 6.5/10 |
| The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | 6.3/10 |
How to Watch The Chronicles of Narnia Universe
- The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1979 TV Movie)
- The Lion, the Witch & the Wardrobe (1988) (video)
- Prince Caspian and the Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1989) (video)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
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FAQs
Are All of The Narnia Movies Part of The Same Series?
The Chronicles of Narnia is a series of seven fantasy novels written by C. S. Lewis. The books have been adapted into three movies: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008), and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010). All three movies are part of the same series and are based on the books in The Chronicles of Narnia series.
Was there a real lion in Narnia?
No real lions were used in the making of the Narnia movies. The lion scenes were created with computer-generated imagery (CGI) or puppets and animatronics.
It was reported that several real lions were on set while filming The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, but they were only there for a short time and were not used in any of the scenes.
What age is Narnia film appropriate for?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is a PG movie and is appropriate for most children. However, the other two Narnia movies (The Lion, the Witch, the Wardrobe, and Prince Caspian) are rated PG-13 and may be too intense for younger children.
Do I need to read the books before watching the movies?
No, you don’t need to read the books before watching the movies. However, if you choose to read the books, you will find the movies more enjoyable. The books provide more background information on Narnia’s characters and the world and include scenes that were cut from the movies.
Did they use real wolves in Narnia?
They had a mixture of real and CGI wolves in Narnia. They used real wolves for some of the shots, but they used CGI for the close-ups and for the scenes where the wolves were talking.
How long is the Dawn Treader movie?
The Voyage of the Dawn Treader is the longest of the three Narnia movies, with 2 hours and 10 minutes running. The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe have 2 hours and 15 minutes running time. Prince Caspian has a running time of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Is Aslan God or Jesus?
Aslan is a lion who represents Jesus Christ in The Chronicles of Narnia series. He is a powerful figure who helps the Pevensie children defeat evil and restore peace to the kingdom of Narnia. Although he is not explicitly identified as Jesus, it is clear that he is meant to be a Christ-like figure.
Who is Aslan’s father?
Aslan’s father is the Emperor-Over-the-Sea, who is also known as the Great Lion. He is a powerful being who created Narnia and all of its inhabitants. He is also the father of all lions, including Aslan.
What are the White Witch’s powers?
The White Witch’s powers include the ability to turn people into stone, the ability to control the weather, and the ability to create eternal winter. She also has a wand that can be used to cast spells.
Conclusion
The Narnia movies are a great series to watch, especially if you’re a fan of adventure movies. They are appropriate for most children and are enjoyable for adults as well.
If you haven’t seen the movies, I highly recommend them. And if you have seen them, I’m sure you’ll enjoy watching them again. Thanks for reading!
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