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Is Narnia: The Magician's Nephew based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is based on the book The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis (1955).
The Magician's Nephew is book 6 of The Chronicles of Narnia series.
The movie is released on Friday, February 12, 2027.
The book behind Narnia: The Magician's Nephew
The Magician's Nephew
by C. S. Lewis · first published 1955 · fantasy
Novel by C. S. Lewis set in Narnia.
The Chronicles of Narnia: books in order
- The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe (1950)
- Prince Caspian (1951)
- The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (1952)
- The Silver Chair (1953)
- The Horse and His Boy (1954)
- The Magician's Nephew (1955)
- The Last Battle (1956)
Common questions
Is Narnia: The Magician's Nephew based on a book?
Yes. Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is based on the book The Magician's Nephew by C. S. Lewis (1955).
Who wrote the book Narnia: The Magician's Nephew is based on?
The Magician's Nephew was written by C. S. Lewis and first published in 1955.
Is The Magician's Nephew part of a series?
Yes, it is book 6 in The Chronicles of Narnia series (4 books listed below in reading order).
Should I read the book before watching?
Start with The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe, book 1 of The Magician's Nephew. If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read it before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.