The Battle for Orïsha Begins in the New 'Children of Blood and Bone' Trailer

Get a closer look at the cinematic adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s hit novel ahead of its January 2027 IMAX debut.

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Summary

Paramount Pictures has released a new official trailer for director Gina Prince-Bythewood's adaptation of Children of Blood and Bone

The cinematic preview features the original track African Love Story by Nigerian singer and soundtrack executive music producer Tems

Starring Thuso Mbedu alongside an expansive ensemble cast, the film arrives in theaters and IMAX on January 15, 2027

Paramount Pictures has unveiled the newest trailer for Children of Blood and Bone, director Gina Prince-Bythewood’s sweeping cinematic adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s best-selling young adult fantasy novel. Anchoring the epic visual is “African Love Story,” an original track from Nigerian singer Tems, who serves as the executive music producer for the film’s soundtrack.

Set within the magical realm of Orïsha—an alternate version of pre-colonial Nigeria—the narrative follows Zélie (Thuso Mbedu) as she embarks on a quest to reclaim the magic violently suppressed by the tyrannical King Saran (Chiwetel Ejiofor). To overthrow his brutal rule, she forms an unlikely alliance with the king’s own children: Princess Amari (Amandla Stenberg), who sympathizes with the resistance, and Prince Inan (Damson Idris).

The cinematic adaptation boasts a stacked ensemble cast that expands the rich world-building. Highlights include Cynthia Erivo as Admiral Kaea, Idris Elba as Lekan, Lashana Lynch as Jumoke, Viola Davis as Mama Agba, and Regina King as Queen Nehanda, alongside appearances from Tosin Cole, Zackary Momoh, and Richard Mofe-Damijo. Filmed for IMAX, the production delivers gorgeous costumes and cinematography, arriving in early 2027 despite recent controversy surrounding Adeyemi distancing herself from the project she co-wrote.

Children of Blood and Bone officially releases in theaters and IMAX on January 15, 2027.