FAQ's

Q: Why is the studio making this film?

A: LWW is the first of Lewis' seven-book "Chronicles of Narnia" series, long regarded as one of literature's most enduring and imaginative classics. Since its publication between 1950-56, Lewis' "Chronicles of Narnia" series has had a long and loyal following, selling nearly 90 million books in 29 different languages. As a result, there are 4 generations of fans around the world anxious for the books to be made into movies.

A: It is a classic good versus evil tale that combines realistic locations and believable creatures with fresh and inventive elements of fantasy, magic and enchantment.

Q: Of the seven books, why was the decision made to make "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" first?

A: "The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe" is considered the crown jewel of the 7 books, and seemed the most logical Narnia story to tell first. It was also the first book of the series written and published.

Q: The LWW has been discussed being made into a film for quite a few years by multiple companies. Why this time, why now?

A: Quite honestly, the C. S. Lewis Estate did not feel any previous incarnations of the story were able to properly capture the vision of C.S. Lewis' masterpieces until now.

Q: How faithful will the film be to the book?

A: There are millions of devoted fans to C.S. Lewis and his books. Disney and Walden are committed to making the movie just as faithful to the book so that all fans can be connected with the movie as much as they have been with the book.

Q: How are Disney and Walden approaching scenes containing violence such as the battle scenes, or the Aslan on the Stone Table, speaking both to the mainstream film fanatics worried about "Disneyfication" as well as the family audiences concerned with overly violent images?

A: The Walt Disney Pictures brand has proven to be respectful of the family audience while remaining contemporary. In recent films such as "Pirates of the Caribbean," "National Treasure" and "The Incredibles," the film makers have made fun, exciting, adventurous and trend setting films without compromising the great family entertainment.

Q: How is the studio handling religious references to the book?

A: As a film, "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" is a celebration of the book. Because it stays faithful to the story and embraces its themes, Disney and Walden's hope is that the fans of the book will find the same significances with the movie.

Q: What about religious interpretations and allegories, such as Aslan as a symbol of Christ?

A: It is Disney and Walden's hope that the movie will be interpreted by its many fans the same way the book has and have just as much significance.

Q: There has been a noticeable effort to market this film to the faith/family community. Is this a film being made specifically for that group?

A: It is Disney and Walden's goal to reach all fans of the book and make them fans of the movie. A large portion of the book fan base is derived from the faith and family community, as it is from the education, literature, and fantasy/adventure film fans. Disney and Walden are developing programs to reach all "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" book fans.

Q: What will the film be rated?

A: It is too early in the production of the film to guess what the MPAA will decide. However, Walt Disney Pictures and Walden Media are committed to making "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" a great family action-adventure movie.

Q: How are the sequels being handled? When will they be made and how will they be released?

A: While Disney and Walden are aware that the topic of Prince of Caspian as the sequel is out there, the sequel pattern will not be decided/confirmed until after "The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe" has been released.

Q: "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe" is a beloved property with millions of fans around the world. How will Disney marketing bring it to life without over commoditizing it?

A: The Walt Disney Company has many treasures within their vaults and is excited to add "The Chronicles of Narnia" to their legacy. Because of the devoted fan base and the popularity of the property, it makes sense to develop products and merchandise that allows fans to connect with the film on different levels for an immersive experience.

Q: What is the budget and expectations on this film?

A: Walt Disney Studios does not discuss production or marketing budgets.