Paramount Pictures has released the official trailer for CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE, the epic fantasy adaptation arriving only in theatres, Dolby Cinema, Premium Large Formats, and IMAX® on January 15, 2027. The trailer showcases new original music from Grammy Award®‑winning artists Tems and Burna Boy.
Tems has been announced as Executive Music Producer of the upcoming soundtrack, with Burna Boy serving as the film’s Executive Music Consultant, signaling a major musical collaboration for the highly anticipated release.
Synopsis
Set in the rich fantasy world of Orïsha, Children of Blood and Bone follows a young woman who embarks on a quest to reclaim the magic stolen from her people. Joined by her brother and unexpectedly allied with the king’s daughter and son, she rises against a brutal monarchy determined to eradicate magic forever.
Directed by Gina Prince‑Bythewood, the film features an expansive ensemble cast led by Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, and Tosin Cole, alongside acclaimed performers including Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe‑Damijo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba, and Viola Davis.
Cast
- Thuso Mbedu
- Damson Idris
- Amandla Stenberg
- Tosin Cole
- Cynthia Erivo
- Lashana Lynch
- Zackary Momoh
- Richard Mofe‑Damijo
- Chiwetel Ejiofor
- Regina King
- Idris Elba
- Viola Davis
- Saniyya Sidney
- Diaana Babnicova
- Bukky Bakray
- Ayra Starr
- Shamz Garuba
- Kola Bodunde
- Pamilerin Afolake Ayodeji
- Tèmítópé Fágbénlé
Directed by
- Gina Prince‑Bythewood
Screenplay by
- Gina Prince‑Bythewood
- Tomi Adeyemi
Based on the Novel by
- Tomi Adeyemi
Produced by
- Wyck Godfrey
- John Fischer
- Isaac Klausner
- Karen Rosenfelt
- Matt Jackson
Executive Producers
- Jeff Waxman
- Jennifer Madeloff
- Tomi Adeyemi
- Reggie Rock Bythewood
- Marty Bowen
- Pete Chiappetta
- Anthony Tittanegro
- Andrew Lary
- Sophie Cassidy
- Zack Conroy
