Children of Blood and Bone trailer unveiled, film set for Jan 2027 release
Paramount Pictures unveiled the first official trailer for the fantasy film Children of Blood and Bone, an adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 bestselling novel. The movie is directed by Gina Prince‑Bythewood, who also co‑wrote the screenplay with Adeyemi. The star‑studded cast features South African actress Thuso Mbedu as Zélie, alongside Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe‑Damijo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba and Viola Davis. The trailer is set to Beyoncé’s “Energy (feat. Beam)” and was premiered at the Brooklyn Academy of Music on July 27 2026, with a Q&A moderated by Lena Waithe. Nigerian singer‑songwriter Tems is credited as executive music producer and Burna Boy as executive music consultant. The film is scheduled to open in theaters and on IMAX screens on January 15 2027 (January 14 2027 in Brazil).
Entities: Ayra Starr · Beyoncé · Children of Blood and Bone (film) · Gina Prince‑Bythewood · Gina Prince‑Bywood · Paramount Pictures · Thuso Mbedu · Tomi Adeyemi · Viola Davis
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- [● 7 SOURCES] Author Tomi Adeyemi has publicly distanced herself from the movie. (Tomi Adeyemi)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The cast includes Thuso Mbedu, Ayra Starr, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Damson Idris and others. (Paramount Pictures)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The film is scheduled for theatrical release on January 15, 2027 (1691b6ca-9a8a-4856-893a-da60d109d327)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Paramount Pictures will release the film worldwide in IMAX and premium formats (19c05640-d52b-4b60-bb76-a06a5b52faf0)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gina Prince‑Bythewood is directing the adaptation (19c05640-d52b-4b60-bb76-a06a5b52faf0)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The first footage from the Children of Blood and Bone film has been released (22ac8636-d054-480a-aa2e-e834fbf0c8ed)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Production design team includes Hannah Beachler, costume designer Charlese Antoinette Jones and hair designer Andrea Mona Bowman (22ac8636-d054-480a-aa2e-e834fbf0c8ed)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The first official trailer will be released on July 28 (19c05640-d52b-4b60-bb76-a06a5b52faf0)
- [● 2 SOURCES] The cast includes Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Viola Davis, Idris Elba and Ayra Starr. (cast announcement)
- [● 3 SOURCES] Gina Prince‑Bywood is directing the film. (director credit)
- [● 7 SOURCES] The film adapts Tomi Adeyemi’s novel *Children of Blood and Bone*. (Tomi Adeyemi)
- [○ 1 SOURCE] A behind‑the‑scenes featurette was released ahead of the July 28 trailer. (featurette release)