Watch the Chronicles of Narnia films in release order: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010). Each follows the Pevensie children back into Narnia, so story order is the same.
- Titles
- 3
- Films
- 3
- Watch time
- 7 hours
- Box office
- $1.58 billion
- Avg IMDb
- 6.6
Narnia movies in release order
Here is every Narnia title in the order it came out, 2005 to 2010: 3 films.
| # | Title | Year | Type | Runtime | IMDb |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe | 2005 | Film | 2h 23m | 6.9 |
| 2 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian | 2008 | Film | 2h 30m | 6.5 |
| 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader | 2010 | Film | 1h 53m | 6.3 |
Release or chronological: which order is best?
For The Chronicles of Narnia, release order and story order are the same thing: every film picks up after the one before it. There is no prequel to slot in early and no flashback to reshuffle, so the list above is the only order you need.
Where to start
Start with The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe and go in release order.
The whole thing is 7 hours. At two hours a night that is about 4 evenings.
The three highest rated: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (6.9), The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (6.5), and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (6.3).
Every Narnia movie, explained
One entry per title in release order: what it is about, why it matters to the bigger story, who is in it and how it did.
No. 01 · 2005 · Film · 2h 23m
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
Four kids travel through a wardrobe to the land of Narnia and learn of their destiny to free it with the guidance of a mystical lion.
Why it matters: The Pevensies find Narnia and Aslan.
- Starring
- Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, and William Moseley
- Director
- Andrew Adamson
- Box office
- $745 million on a $180 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 76%
No. 02 · 2008 · Film · 2h 30m
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
One year after their incredible adventures in the Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, Peter, Edmund, Lucy and Susan Pevensie return to Narnia to aid a young prince whose life has been threatened by the evil King Miraz. Now, with the help of a colorful cast of new characters, including Trufflehunter the badger and Nikabrik the dwarf, the Pevensie clan embarks on an incredible quest to ensure that Narnia is returned to its rightful heir.
Why it matters: The children return to help Caspian.
- Starring
- Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, and William Moseley
- Director
- Andrew Adamson
- Box office
- $420 million on a $225 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.5 · Rotten Tomatoes 66%
No. 03 · 2010 · Film · 1h 53m
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader
This time around Edmund and Lucy Pevensie, along with their pesky cousin Eustace Scrubb find themselves swallowed into a painting and on to a fantastic Narnian ship headed for the very edges of the world.
Why it matters: Edmund and Lucy sail east with Caspian.
- Starring
- Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, and Ben Barnes
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Box office
- $416 million on a $155 million budget
- Scores
- IMDb 6.3 · Rotten Tomatoes 49%
Narnia box office and budgets
The 3 Narnia films with reported numbers have grossed $1.58 billion worldwide on about $560 million in combined budgets, roughly 2.8 times what they cost. The biggest is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at $745 million, 47% of the franchise's total on its own, followed by The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian ($420 million) and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader ($416 million).
Measured against what it cost, the best return belongs to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, which made 4.1 times its $180 million budget. The weakest was The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at 1.9 times its $225 million budget. As a rule of thumb, a film needs about two and a half times its budget at the box office to cover marketing and the theaters' cut.
The best and worst rated Narnia movies
Across 3 rated titles, The Chronicles of Narnia averages 6.6 on IMDb. The top of the list is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe at 6.9, then The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (6.5) and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (6.3). At the bottom: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (6.3) and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (6.5).
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe6.9 · RT 76%
- The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian6.5 · RT 66%
- The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader6.3 · RT 49%
Who appears in the most Narnia movies
Georgie Henley leads with 3 appearances as Lucy Pevensie, ahead of Skandar Keynes (3) and William Moseley (3). Counted from each title's top-billed cast.
| Actor | Role | Titles | First and latest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Georgie Henley | Lucy Pevensie | 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
| Skandar Keynes | Edmund Pevensie | 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
| William Moseley | Peter Pevensie | 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
| Anna Popplewell | Susan Pevensie | 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
| Tilda Swinton | White Witch | 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
| Liam Neeson | Aslan | 3 | The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
| Ben Barnes | Prince Caspian / Caspian | 2 | The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008) to The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010) |
Narnia directors and creators
2 filmmakers have directed or created The Chronicles of Narnia; Andrew Adamson has the most, with 2.
- Andrew AdamsonThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) and The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian (2008)
- Michael AptedThe Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010)
How long it takes to watch every Narnia movie
All 3 titles add up to 7 hours. That is about 4 two-hour evenings, or 1 days of ten-hour binges. The longest film is The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at 2h 30m.
The 3 best rated films: The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, and The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader.
Everything takes about 7 days.
Track what you've watched on the timeline and it counts the hours left.
Common questions
What order should I watch the Narnia movies in?
Watch the Chronicles of Narnia films in release order: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), Prince Caspian (2008) and The Voyage of the Dawn Treader (2010). Each follows the Pevensie children back into Narnia, so story order is the same.
How many Narnia movies and shows are there?
There are 3 titles in the The Chronicles of Narnia franchise: 3 films and 0 series, released from 2005 to 2010.
How long does it take to watch all the Narnia movies?
About 7 hours for all 3 titles, counting every episode.
What is the first Narnia title in chronological order?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe, set in 1940, the Blitz. In release order the first is The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005).
What is the best Narnia movie?
By IMDb score, The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) at 6.9, followed by The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian at 6.5.
What is the highest-grossing Narnia movie?
The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005), with $745 million worldwide. The Chronicles of Narnia films have made $1.58 billion in total.
Who has appeared in the most Narnia movies?
Georgie Henley, in 3 of them as Lucy Pevensie.
What is the longest Narnia movie?
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, at 2h 30m.
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