The Magician’s Elephant release date, cast, synopsis, and more

Netflix’s 2023 film lineup is already the best gift we’ve received all year, as it is full of star-studded films that we’ve been waiting to see for a very long time.

From They Cloned Tyrone and Jung_E to You People and A Tourist’s Guide to Love, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, especially if you love sci-fi/fantasy and drama. But if you love a blend of these two beloved genres, let us direct your attention to the film that will definitely have you glued to your seats, The Magician’s Elephant.

Here’s everything to know about the upcoming animated adventure film!

The Magician’s Elephant release date

Mark your calendars because The Magician’s Elephant will be coming your way on Friday, March 17! Netflix revealed the release date along with many others in its lineup of 2023 movies.

The Magician’s Elephant cast

Peter, the lead protagonist, will be voiced by A Quiet Place actor Noah Jupe. Jupe will star alongside The Good Traitor star Pixie Davies, who will be playing the role of Adele. And it would be beside us to not mention that Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness star Benedict Wong will play the magician in this title.

Aside from Jupe, Davies, and Wong, we’ll have to wait a little longer to see what roles the following Hollywood stars will play. But until then, here are all the celebrities you can expect to star in The Magician’s Elephant.

• Sian Clifford
• Natasia Demetriou
• Dawn French
• Brian Tyree Henry
• Aasif Mandvi
• Mandy Patinkin
• Miranda Richardson
• Cree Summer
• Lorraine Toussaint

As for the talented crew behind the title, we have the honor of having Wendy Rogers, the same individual who worked on The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian, Batman Forever, and Angels in the Outfield, serving as the director for this remarkable title.

The Magician’s Elephant synopsis

If the name of the film sounds very familiar, that’s because it most definitely is!

Netflix’s The Magician’s Elephant is based on the 2009 novel written by Kate DiCamillo. DiCamillo’s piece tells the story of a boy, Peter, setting off on an adventure to find his long-lost sister, Adele. While on his journey, he encounters many magical and mysterious situations, all of which enable him to become the best version of himself that he can be.

See the official synopsis via Netflix below:

"When Peter, who is searching for his long-lost sister Adele, crosses paths with a fortune teller in the market square, there’s only one question on his mind: Is his sister still alive? The answer — that he must find a mysterious elephant and the magician who will conjure it — sets Peter off on a harrowing journey to complete three seemingly impossible tasks that will change the face of his town forever and take him on the adventure of a lifetime."

We have yet to receive a trailer for this upcoming release. However, you can see a sneak peek of the title in this brand-new teaser from Netflix. Check it out below!

Stay tuned for more updates on The Magician’s Elephant, especially as the March 2023 release date draws near!