Movie · 2005
Is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is based on the book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (1950).
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe is book 1 of The Chronicles of Narnia series.
The movie was released in 2005.
The book behind The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe
by C. S. Lewis · first published 1950 · fantasy, children's fiction
Fantasy novel by C. S. Lewis.
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 The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe based on a book?
Yes. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is based on the book The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe by C. S. Lewis (1950).
Who wrote the book The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe is based on?
The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe was written by C. S. Lewis and first published in 1950.
Is The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe part of a series?
Yes, it is book 1 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 Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe. 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.
More screen adaptations of C. S. Lewis's books
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (film, 2008)
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (film, 2010)
- Narnia: The Magician's Nephew (film, 2027)