This article contains spoilers forThe Last Battle.
Aslan destroys Narnia in the last book ofThe Chronicles of Narnia– a potentially confusing decision with cataclysmic consequences. This is a key aspect of the story and understanding it helps readers grasp the broader intentions of creator C.S. Lewis. Unfortunately,The Chronicles of Narniamoviesnever got far enough to portray the destruction of Narnia. Only the first threeNarniabooks were adapted, with the series stopped after the commercial disappointment ofThe Voyage of the Dawn Treader. Perhaps the upcoming Greta GerwigNarniamovies can finally show Narnia’s destruction as depicted in the source material.
Greta Gerwig, the director ofBarbie, will be helming a new set of movies adaptingC.S. Lewis’Chronicles of Narniabooksfor Netflix. The streaming service only has to get to C.S. Lewis' fourth chronicle,The Silver Chair, to beat the Noughties movie series by Walt Disney Pictures, Walden Media, and Fox 2000 Pictures. If it manages to make a movie per book and get all the way to the end of the series, Netflix may adaptThe Last Battle, Lewis' finalChronicle. Then, audiences may finally get to examine the complex symbolism of Aslan’s destruction of Narnia on screen.
Aslan Destroys Narnia In The Last Battle Because It’s Time For The Land To Face Judgment
Narnia’s Time Comes In C.S. Lewis' The Last Battle
Narnia is flawed and Aslan annihilates it because its time has come. InThe Last Battle,Aslan says that he can’t undo the evil that has been spread in Narnia, so it is best to make a clean break with it and start again. Narnia’s residents gather to be judged, forming a perfect metaphor for a reckoning of the soul. Lewis' spiritual imagery always linked Aslan to Jesus Christ. As a Christian, Lewis wrote astrong allegory inThe Chronicles of Narnia, and Narnia’s destruction parallels many Biblical new beginnings - Sodom and Gomorrah, Noah’s Ark, the apocalypse, and death.
The Chronicles Of Narnia’s Ending Sees Aslan Leading The Characters To A New Narnia
Aslan Leads His Followers Somewhere Better Than Narnia
The Chronicles of Narnia’sendinginThe Last Battleentails Aslan leading his followers to a place better than Narnia. While Aslan’s faithful get to enter this better version of Narnia, any who opposed or deserted him lose the magic of their being, becoming normal animals. Lizards, salamanders, and dragons consume Narnia’s plants, and it is flooded, recalling the situation Noah encountered in the Bible.Aslan leads his faithful to a version of Narnia that can’t be corruptedby evil, unlike the previous one. InThe Last Battle, it is King Peter who finally shuts the door on Narnia.
Why Can’t Adults Go To Narnia? C.S. Lewis' Rule Explained
When the children get too old to return to Narnia, it’s a big deal in the books and movies, but there’s a deeper reason why this is the case.
The “true” Narnia symbolizes heaven, which would be an amazing thing to see in an adaptation. As Aslan sheds his lion form, he is confirmed by C.S. Lewis as something far greater than the magical lion of the first few parts of the story. The Friends meet those who have been long dead, and it is revealed that they are dead too, killed in a train accident on Earth. Finalizing his heaven symbolism and his Christian allegory, Lewis masterfully tied off hisThe Chronicles of Narniawith Narnia’s destruction and the creation of a perfect new world.
The Chronicles of Narnia
The Chronicles of Narniais a fantasy franchise based on the seven-book series written by C.S. Lewis between 1950 and 1956. The series is set in the magical world of Narnia, where children from our world are transported to fulfill prophecies, battle evil forces, and restore peace under the guidance of Aslan, a mystical lion. The franchise has seen multiple adaptations, including a BBC television series in the late 1980s, three major Hollywood films between 2005 and 2010, and an upcoming reboot by Netflix, which has generated significant anticipation. The franchise is beloved for its rich allegorical storytelling, blending Christian themes with epic fantasy elements.
