Fans of C.S. Lewis's beloved fantasy world have a ticking clock on their hands. The Chronicles of Narnia: The Voyage of the Dawn Treader, the last film in the original trilogy, is set to depart Peacock on December 1, 2026. That gives subscribers just a few weeks to sail once more with the Pevensie siblings and the crew of the titular ship.
The 2010 film, directed by Michael Apted, brought the trilogy to a close—though not without a bit of a whimper. While it boasted a reported budget of $155 million and sailed to a worldwide gross of around $410 million, it fell short of the box office heights reached by its predecessors. The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe (2005) had roared to $745 million globally, while Prince Caspian (2008) managed $420 million. That downward trend, combined with a lukewarm critical reception, meant the franchise's big-screen journey ended here.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Dawn Treader holds a 50% approval rating, making it the lowest-scored entry of the three. Critics noted that while it didn't win over new fans, it did restore some of the series' charm with strong performances and impressive visual effects. The film also marked a shift in tone, with a more episodic, seafaring adventure that leaned into the novel's episodic structure.
One notable distinction: Dawn Treader was the only Narnia film released in 3D, riding the post-Avatar wave of post-converted stereoscopic releases. It also introduced fresh faces to the franchise, including a young Will Poulter as Eustace Scrubb and Simon Pegg voicing the mouse Reepicheep, alongside returning stars Georgie Henley, Skandar Keynes, and Ben Barnes.
Now, the clock is ticking for those who want to revisit this chapter before it disappears from the streaming service. After December 1, the film will be unavailable on Peacock in the U.S., leaving fans to seek out physical media or other platforms if they want to watch it again.
The departure comes as anticipation builds for Netflix's ambitious reboot, Narnia: The Magician's Nephew, directed by Greta Gerwig. The project, which stars Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep, is set for a theatrical release in February 2027. It's already generating buzz—and some controversy—due to its reported $250 million budget and a production that has faced its share of challenges. Gerwig, fresh off the record-breaking Barbie, is aiming to bring a fresh vision to Lewis's world, and this new film will be the first in a planned series.
For now, though, the original trilogy's finale is a limited-time offering. If you're in the mood for a nostalgic voyage, you'd better set sail soon. And if you're looking for other fantasy adventures to fill the void, you might check out the Hunger Games' streaming dominance or the Harry Potter films' recent streaming success.
Stay tuned to ShowtimeSpot for more updates on Narnia's future and other streaming departures.
