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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
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C.S. Lewis Company
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Mark Johnson Productions
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Silverbell Films
Walden Media Walden Media
Walt Disney Pictures Walt Disney Pictures
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The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian

Everything you know is about to change forever.

2008 150 min ★ 6.6 (6,915) Released
Adventure Family Fantasy

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.

Original title
The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$225,000,000
Revenue
$419,665,568
Reviews & Ratings 3
Vinicius Monteiro

Vinicius Monteiro

Jun 29, 2026 · via TMDB

★ 6.0

Revisiting fond memories only to find the scenery hopelessly changed comes with an unavoidable heaviness. When I sat down in front of the screen for this second chapter, my expectations were tied to that pure sense of childhood wonder. What I found instead was a raw attempt at forced maturity. The franchise tries to grow up at all costs right alongside its audience, ending up trading its charm for dust, sweat, and metal. Following this sudden transition means looking carefully at what we've gained in terms of massive battles, and what we inevitably lost along the way. The atmosphere and cinematography have drastically changed. Seeing Narnia devastated and the creatures oppressed brings a genuine urgency and a visibly more adult vibe. I felt like the dangers became real. The direction ditched the vibrant colors for a visual aesthetic of earthy, desaturated filters. It feels heavy on screen. The innocent charm of the first movie is completely gone. I ended up looking at a dark and almost monotonous setting, purely focused on war politics. The darker tone works for anyone looking for real tension in the action sequences, but it steals a big chunk of that classic magical wonder. The narrative structure tried to give the High King some complexity, but missed the mark. Peter's journey is an absolute test of patience. It’s easy to understand the frustration of a grown king forced back into the body and routine of a teenager in England. But his stubborn decisions and blind arrogance cost innocent lives. He acts like a spoiled brat, causing unnecessary friction in the camp and dragging down the pace of the story. It gets really hard to root for a hero who refuses to listen to reason just out of pure wounded pride. Ben Barnes has the exact physical presence the title demands. The problem is that his acting lacks any spark of leadership. Prince Caspian sounds passive the whole time, fatally overshadowed by the British cast. His fake accent is also distracting during a lot of dialogue scenes. To make the cast dynamic even worse, the script forces a romance between him and Susan that borders on cringe-worthy. There’s zero chemistry in this subplot. It doesn't add any depth to the story and shifts the focus away from the urgency of the war, feeling like a corporate studio mandate just to hook a teen audience. If the main human cast stumbles, the special effects and supporting characters save the experience. The creature design is flawless, and the realism of the talking animals is impressive. But the heart of this sequel belongs to Reepicheep. The swashbuckling mouse steals every single second he's on screen. That unshakable honor mixed with a bravery way too big for his size works brilliantly. He delivers just the right amount of humor and cuts the tension without ruining the military vibe. The sound design really shines here too. The quick clinking of his tiny sword against heavy enemy armor creates a fantastic soundscape right in the middle of the chaotic battles. Every good story about a clash needs a threat to match. The movie tried to sell the Telmarines as ruthless conquerors, but the villains are shallow and cartoonish. King Miraz starts off commanding some respect, but soon reveals himself to be driven by the laziest power-hungry cliches. The script lacked the effort to dive deeper into the politics and culture of the invaders, which would have given the genocide some real weight. They wear generic-looking armor and carry cartoonish accents that make them look like extras from any random medieval epic. They are cardboard bad guys in a world that begged for much heavier conflicts. The story's structure takes a fatal hit with Aslan’s prolonged absence. The movie insists on focusing on the agonizing wait for his intervention, which completely strips the agency away from the main characters. The pacing drags as the characters sit around campfires arguing about a lack of faith. When the lion finally shows up, we get the worst kind of "Deus ex machina" ending. After hours of bloodshed, painful sacrifices, and hard-fought war tactics, the entity just solves the entire war with the snap of his fingers. It’s totally anticlimactic. This instant magic completely undermines the two hours of wartime suffering we were forced to sit through. "Prince Caspian" suffers from a severe identity crisis, lost between the fantasy that made it famous and the brutality of a commercial war movie. It’s a long, divisive piece of work that nails the expansive visuals, but stumbles hard on lazy plot resolutions and character development. Cinema, however, is a uniquely personal experience. I invite you to watch the film and draw your own conclusions. Maybe you'll find some epic greatness in all that Telmarine dust, or maybe you'll just miss a Narnia that used to enchant us with a whole lot less effort.

CinemaSerf

CinemaSerf

Jul 20, 2024 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

One year after their return from "Narnia" the four Pevensie children are summoned back. They arrive to discover everything has been destroyed and the land divided - humankind and animals no longer co-exist - under the autocratic rule of the nasty king "Miraz" (Sergio Castelitto) who murdered the previous king and usurped the throne from the rightful successor Prince "Caspian" (Ben Barnes). A great supporting cast including Peter Dinklage, Warwick Davis and Pierfranceso Favino help the kids and the Prince do battle - alongside a rather deferential but feisty vocal contribution from Eddie Izzard as "Reepicheep", the chivalric mouse - to restore the proper order. It's not got as much going for it as the first film in the series; the story isn't quite so engaging - but again the dialogue, scenery and score all contribute to a thoroughly enjoyable family fantasy adventure that relies much more on the quality of the story than on extensive use of CGI.

r96sk

r96sk

Nov 4, 2020 · via TMDB

★ 7.0

A definitive downgrade on the first film, but this sequel still entertains to a good level. <em>'The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian'</em> is a suitably entertaining production, if not an exceptional one; though it's not far off. I like the fresh new story and the fact that all four of the youngsters remain, but the change from dark, snowy settings to plain, summer-like conditions means the film does lose some spark. There's also much less intrigue with the villains. Georgie Henley (Lucy), William Moseley (Peter), Anna Popplewell (Susan) and Skandar Keynes (Edmund) are again enjoyable in their roles. Liam Neeson, just barely, reprises his role of Aslan - his inclusion does feel forced, as great a character as he is. Away from those four, you have a number of new faces. Ben Barnes (Caspian), Peter Dinklage (Trumpkin), Warwick Davis (Nikabrik) and Eddie Izzard (Reepicheep) are my standouts. Barnes is solid, I liked watching Caspian. Dinklage is great, while Davis and Izzard are welcomed newbies. Like the first film, the casting here is done astutely. They definitely should've shortened this though, the ending does drag a fair bit. There's also a couple of different moments that feel like the end, yet evidently aren't - there's certainly more than a few pacing issues. With all that said, I still had a more than decent time watching.

User reviews courtesy of TMDB.

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Cast 35
William Moseley

William Moseley

Peter Pevensie

Anna Popplewell

Anna Popplewell

Susan Pevensie

Skandar Keynes

Skandar Keynes

Edmund Pevensie

Georgie Henley

Georgie Henley

Lucy Pevensie

Ben Barnes

Ben Barnes

Prince Caspian

Tilda Swinton

Tilda Swinton

White Witch

Peter Dinklage

Peter Dinklage

Trumpkin

Sergio Castellitto

Sergio Castellitto

King Miraz

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Suzy Eddie Izzard

Reepicheep

Liam Neeson

Liam Neeson

Aslan (voice)

Warwick Davis

Warwick Davis

Nikabrik

Pierfrancesco Favino

Pierfrancesco Favino

Lord Glozell

Vincent Grass

Vincent Grass

Doktor Cornelius

Cornell John

Cornell John

Glenstorm

Ken Stott

Ken Stott

Trüffeljäger

Damián Alcázar

Damián Alcázar

Lord Sopespian

Alicia Borrachero

Alicia Borrachero

Queen Prunaprismia

Klára Issová

Klára Issová

Hag

Shane Rangi

Shane Rangi

Asterius/ Werewolf

Simón Andreu

Simón Andreu

Lord Scythley

Predrag Bjelac

Predrag Bjelac

Lord Donnon

David Bowles

David Bowles

Lord Gregoire

Douglas Gresham

Douglas Gresham

Telmarine Crier

Ashley Jones

Ashley Jones

Geeky Boy

Curtis Matthew

Curtis Matthew

Faun

Mana Hira Davis

Mana Hira Davis

Telmarine Soldier in Boat

Winham Hammond

Winham Hammond

Telmarine Soldier in Boat

Hana Frejková

Hana Frejková

Midwife 1

Alina Phelan

Alina Phelan

Midwife 5

Lejla Abbasová

Lejla Abbasová

Glenstorm's Wife

Yemi A.D.

Yemi A.D.

Glenstorm Son 2

Jan Filipenský

Jan Filipenský

Wimbleweather

John Bach

John Bach

British Homeguard 1

David Walliams

David Walliams

Bulgy Bear (voice)

Siobhan Connors

Siobhan Connors

School Girl (uncredited)

Crew 37
Jules Cook

Jules Cook

Art Direction

Karl Walter Lindenlaub

Karl Walter Lindenlaub

Director of Photography

Isis Mussenden

Isis Mussenden

Costume Design

Hiroo Minami

Hiroo Minami

Stunts

Raicho Vasilev

Raicho Vasilev

Stunts

Stuart Thorp

Stuart Thorp

Stunts

Tim Wong

Tim Wong

Stunts

Allan Poppleton

Allan Poppleton

Action Director

Andrew Adamson

Andrew Adamson

Director

Jeff Okabayashi

Jeff Okabayashi

Second Assistant Director

Dean Wright

Dean Wright

Second Unit Director

Gabriel Reid

Gabriel Reid

Third Assistant Director

Josh Campbell

Josh Campbell

Editor

David Minkowski

David Minkowski

Associate Producer

Liz Mullane

Liz Mullane

Casting

Kelly Valentine Hendry

Kelly Valentine Hendry

Casting Associate

Douglas Gresham

Douglas Gresham

Co-Producer

Andrew Adamson

Andrew Adamson

Producer

Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson

Producer

David Minkowski

David Minkowski

Unit Production Manager

John Warhurst

John Warhurst

Music Editor

Harry Gregson-Williams

Harry Gregson-Williams

Original Music Composer

Daniel Laurie

Daniel Laurie

Supervising ADR Editor

Paul Story

Paul Story

Animation Supervisor

Matthew Twyford

Matthew Twyford

Compositing Artist

Christian Kaestner

Christian Kaestner

Compositing Lead

Mark Bakowski

Mark Bakowski

Compositing Supervisor

Pedro Lara

Pedro Lara

Digital Compositor

Matsune Suzuki

Matsune Suzuki

Modeling

Alexander Nowotny

Alexander Nowotny

VFX Artist

Laraib Atta

Laraib Atta

Visual Effects

Guy Williams

Guy Williams

Visual Effects Supervisor

Wendy Rogers

Wendy Rogers

Visual Effects Supervisor

C. S. Lewis

C. S. Lewis

Novel

Andrew Adamson

Andrew Adamson

Screenplay

Christopher Markus

Christopher Markus

Screenplay

Stephen McFeely

Stephen McFeely

Screenplay

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May 16, 2008

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