Start with the premise and edition
An adaptation name can conceal several different screen works. Disney’s live-action Moana revisits an animated adventure, while Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew adapts the novel about Narnia’s origins. Add the edition or full subtitle before comparing a film, language track or accessibility option. A shared character or franchise name does not identify the same production.
The referenced works
Disney identifies this Moana as a live-action reimagining of its animated adventure. The story follows Moana and Maui on a voyage beyond her island. Use the live-action qualifier when identifying this edition; the original animated film and its sequel are separate works.
Greta Gerwig’s Narnia: The Magician’s Nephew adapts C. S. Lewis’s novel. Netflix’s official description centers on the creation of Narnia. Choose it as a story about that world’s origins; use the full subtitle to distinguish it from earlier Narnia screen adaptations.
Check the version that matters to you
- Use the full work title and year or adaptation name.
- For a series, include season and episode.
- Ask about audio and captions separately.
- Check current availability for the intended territory and account.