Children of Blood and Bone trailer: Tems brings African music to fantasy epic

The new Children of Blood and Bone trailer offers a glimpse into its fantasy world of magic and rebellion. It also features Tems' new song African Love Story.

In Short

• The new trailer unveiled the fantasy world of Children of Blood and Bone
• Tems’ new song African Love Story featured in the trailer
• The Thuso Mbedu starrer will release in India on January 15, 2027

Magic, rebellion and a kingdom on the brink of war drive the new trailer for Children of Blood and Bone. Based on Tomi Adeyemi’s novel, the fantasy adventure enters a world where magic has been stolen, families torn apart and a young woman is preparing to fight back.

The trailer features a new song, African Love Story, by Nigerian singer-songwriter and Grammy winner Tems. The track brings African music into the film’s fantasy world as sweeping visuals, dangerous confrontations and resistance shape the journey of a kingdom seeking to reclaim what was taken from it.

Set in the fantasy kingdom of Orsha, the story follows Zelie, a young woman whose life changes after the ruthless King Saran wipes out magic from the land. The loss also leaves Zelie without her mother.

Determined to restore magic and save her people, Zelie sets out on a dangerous mission with her brother. Their journey takes an unexpected turn when they join forces with the king’s son and daughter.

Together, they must challenge Saran’s brutal rule and confront a powerful force that has kept the kingdom under its control. Their fight is not only about restoring magic but also about reclaiming identity, family and hope.

Ensemble cast leads the fantasy epic

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Children of Blood and Bone features an ensemble cast led by Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg and Tosin Cole. Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh and Richard Mofe-Damijo also star in the film.

The cast further includes Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba and Viola Davis.

Blending fantasy, action and rebellion, Children of Blood and Bone brings Adeyemi’s fictional universe and its struggle to restore magic to the big screen. Paramount Pictures will release the film in cinemas across India on January 15, 2027.

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