The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian facts for kids

The Chronicles of Narnia: Prince Caspian is a 2008 fantasy movie made by Disney and Walden Media. It came out on May 9, 2008. This movie is part of the Chronicles of Narnia movie series. It is the next story after the 2005 movie The Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe.

About the Movie

Prince Caspian tells the story of the Pevensie children returning to the magical land of Narnia. They find that many years have passed there, even though only a short time has gone by for them. Narnia is now ruled by humans called the Telmarines, and the talking animals and mythical creatures of Narnia are hiding.

What's the Story About?

The movie begins with the Pevensie children – Peter, Susan, Edmund, and Lucy – waiting for a train in London. Suddenly, they are pulled back into Narnia. They discover that 1,300 Narnian years have passed since they were last there. Their old castle, Cair Paravel, is now in ruins.

They soon meet Prince Caspian, the rightful heir to the Telmarine throne. His evil uncle, King Miraz, wants to kill him to keep power. Caspian has blown Queen Susan's magical horn, calling for help. The Pevensies join Caspian and the remaining Narnians, led by creatures like the dwarf Trumpkin and the brave mouse Reepicheep. They all work together to fight King Miraz and bring peace back to Narnia.

Who Are the Main Characters?

• Peter Pevensie: The oldest Pevensie, known as High King Peter. He leads the Narnians in battle.
• Susan Pevensie: The second oldest, a skilled archer.
• Edmund Pevensie: The third Pevensie, who has grown wiser and braver.
• Lucy Pevensie: The youngest, who still believes in Narnia's magic and can see Aslan.
• Prince Caspian: A young Telmarine prince who believes in the old Narnian ways. He wants to restore Narnia to its former glory.
• King Miraz: Caspian's cruel uncle and the current ruler of the Telmarines.
• Aslan: The great lion, the true king of Narnia. He returns to help the children and the Narnians.
• Trumpkin: A grumpy but loyal dwarf who helps Prince Caspian.
• Reepicheep: A brave and honorable talking mouse, leader of the Narnian mice.

Making the Movie

Filming for Prince Caspian took place in several beautiful locations around the world. These included New Zealand, which provided stunning landscapes for Narnia. Parts of the movie were also filmed in the Czech Republic, Poland, and Slovenia. The filmmakers used a mix of real sets, special effects, and computer-generated imagery (CGI) to bring the magical world of Narnia to life. Many of the creatures, like Reepicheep, were created using a mix of puppets and CGI.

The movie was directed by Andrew Adamson, who also directed the first Narnia film. It was a big project, with many actors and crew members working hard to create the fantasy world.

Images for kids

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  Concept art of Miraz's armour. The Telmarines are stereotypically Spanish in appearance, and their masked helmets are partly based on conquistadors.

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  The Pevensies' return to Narnia was shot at Cathedral Cove because of an arch which mirrors the train tunnel the children are transported from.

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  Entrance to the O2 premiere in London on June 19, 2008

See also

In Spanish: Las crónicas de Narnia: el príncipe Caspian para niños