# Led Zeppelin music licensing for Narnia film

> Developing situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/led-zeppelin-music-licensing-for-narnia-film
> Updated: 2026-10-15T22:21:46.000Z. Sources: 17. Developments: 2.

Director Greta Gerwig has secured permission from Led Zeppelin to use the song ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in the trailer for her upcoming Netflix adaptation, ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’. This licensing is considered rare, as band members Jimmy Page and Robert Plant have historically refused to license the track for film use.

Gerwig reportedly secured the rights after meeting with the musicians and showing them an early cut of the film. The band agreed because the song’s themes of spiritual journeys and enlightenment align with the work of C.S. Lewis. The trailer features a remixed version of the 1971 track. 

The film, which stars Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep, is scheduled for release in February 2027.

## Claims

- Greta Gerwig described ‘Stairway to Heaven’ as an epic song that fits the spiritual journey of her film. (reported by 3 sources)
- Gerwig persuaded Jimmy Page and Robert Plant to license the song by showing them an early cut of the film. (reported by 3 sources)
- Jimmy Page praised Greta Gerwig as a cinema powerhouse on social media following the trailer release. (reported by 3 sources)
- The film Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew is scheduled for release on February 12. (reported by 2 sources)
- The movie stars Daniel Craig and Meryl Streep. (reported by 2 sources)
- Led Zeppelin has previously refused requests to license ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for films such as Wayne’s World and Almost Famous. (reported by 1 source)
- The trailer for the film features a remixed version of the 1971 song with emphasized guitar and reverb-wrapped vocals. (reported by 1 source)
- Led Zeppelin reportedly requires a seven-figure fee to license their music for film productions. (reported by 1 source)

## Timeline

### 2026-10-15: Led Zeppelin licenses ‘Stairway to Heaven’ for Greta Gerwig’s Narnia trailer

Greta Gerwig secured permission from Led Zeppelin to use ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in the trailer for her upcoming film ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’, a rare licensing feat for the band.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/led-zeppelin-licenses-stairway-to-heaven-for-greta-gerwigs-narnia-trailer

### 2026-10-13: Led Zeppelin grants rare permission for Narnia trailer music

Greta Gerwig has obtained rare permission from Led Zeppelin to use ‘Stairway to Heaven’ in the trailer for her upcoming Netflix film, ‘Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew’.

10 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/led-zeppelin-song-used-in-greta-gerwigs-narnia-trailer

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