Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, the fantasy film ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ centers on a young woman in the epic fantasy world of Orïsha who goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule.
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ stars Thuso Mbedu (as Zélie), Damson Idris (as Prince Inan), Amandla Stenberg (as Princess Amari), Tosin Cole (as Tzain), featuring Cynthia Erivo (as Admiral Kaea), Lashana Lynch (as Jumoke), Zackary Momoh (as Adetayo), Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chiwetel Ejiofor (as King Saran), Regina King (as Queen Nehanda), with Idris Elba (as Lekan), and Viola Davis (as Mama Agba). Also starring are Saniyya Sidney, Diaana Babnicova (as Folake), Bukky Bakray (as Binta), Ayra Starr, Shamz Garuba, Kola Bodunde, Pamilerin Afolake Ayodeji, and Tèmítópé Fágbénlé.
Written by Gina Prince-Bythewood and Tomi Adeyemi, based on the novel by Tomi Adeyemi, ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is produced by Wyck Godfrey, Marty Bowen, Karen Rosenfelt, Matt Jackson, and Isaac Klausner, with executive producers Tomi Adeyemi, Reggie Rock Bythewood, Sophie Cassidy, Pete Chiappetta, Zack Conroy, John Fischer, Andrew Lary, Anthony Tittanegro, Jeff G. Waxman, and Jennifer Madeloff. Production companies are Paramount Pictures, Temple Hill Entertainment, Sunswept Entertainment, and Jackson Pictures.
The film’s cinematography is by Polly Morgan, the music is by Terence Blanchard, with editing by Terilyn A. Shropshire.
Watch the trailer below:
Paramount Pictures will release ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ in theaters and IMAX on January 15, 2027.
For more details, visit the official website here: https://childrenofbloodandbone.movie
Thuso Mbedu is most known for The Woman King and The Underground Railroad. Damson Idris is most known for Snowfall and F1. Amandla Stenberg is most known for The Hunger Games and The Hate U Give. Tosin Cole is most known for Doctor Who and Supacell. Cynthia Erivo is most known for Wicked and Harriet. Lashana Lynch is most known for No Time to Die and The Woman King. Chiwetel Ejiofor is most known for 12 Years a Slave. Regina King is most known for If Beale Street Could Talk and Watchmen. Idris Elba is most known for Luther and Beasts of No Nation. Viola Davis is most known for Fences and The Woman King.
