Children of Blood and Bone
A woman blessed with magical powers by the gods, living where she is forbidden to use them, teams up with a princess to summon the gods and bring down the oppressive regime.
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood · Teen Adventure · Teen Fantasy · Action · 2027
Trailer
Director
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Writer
Tomi Adeyemi, Gina Prince-Bythewood
Studio
2.0 Entertainment, Domain Entertainment (II), Jackson Pictures
Release
February 5, 2027
Genres
Teen Adventure, Teen Fantasy, Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy
Country
United States
Full Plot
A woman blessed with magical powers by the gods and living in a place where you are forbidden to use them, teams up with a princess to summon the gods and bring down the oppressive regime.
Cast & Characters
Lekan
Idris Elba
Tzain
Tosin Cole
Admiral Kaea
Cynthia Erivo
Mama Agba
Viola Davis
Queen Nehanda
Regina King
Inan
Damson Idris
Amari
Amandla Stenberg
Jumoke
Lashana Lynch
Zelie
Thuso Mbedu
Adetayo
Zackary Momoh
Richard Mofe-Damijo
Saniyya Sidney
Folake
Diaana Babnicova
Binta
Bukky Bakray
Ayra Starr
Shamz Garuba
Kola Bodunde
Did You Know?
Currently in post-production.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-03
Filmed with a 2.35:1 aspect ratio.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-03
Filmed in Cape Town, South Africa.
Source: IMDb · verified 2026-08-03
Children of Blood and Bone
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Tomi Adeyemi's novel was optioned for a film adaptation in March 2017.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Rick Famuyiwa was announced as the director in February 2019.
Source: Wikipedia · verified 2026-08-13
Critical Assessment
Children of Blood and Bone has not been released yet, so no critic or audience scores exist.
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Ratings as of 2026-08-03
AI Verdict
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Frequently Asked Questions
When does Children of Blood and Bone come out?+
Children of Blood and Bone is scheduled for release on February 5, 2027.
Who directed Children of Blood and Bone?+
Children of Blood and Bone was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Fan & Critic Buzz
The public reaction to the movie "Children of Blood and Bone" includes both praise and criticism. Some reviewers found the trailer to be overly reliant on Beyoncé's song, with one suggesting it made them dislike the trailer. Others appreciated the mix of black fantasy and superhero elements. A fan's comment expressed appreciation for a diverse soundtrack choice, while others noted that the trailer may have been too long or drawn out in some instances.
From the trailer's comments
Never thought a Beyoncé song would make me not like a trailer, could’ve chosen absolutely ANY OTHER song
@imfuzin · 6947 likesWould have been nice to highlight an African musician for the trailer
@Cassandra6 · 6628 likesThe music took me out a little
@kaci111128 · 8153 likeskudos to paramount keeping the comments section open
@beekoy · 577 likesIt feels like the mix of woman king and black panther, does anyone feel same?
@mohammedgariba556 · 3181 likesBoth the Idrises?! lets gooo!!!
@Maliphresh · 2497 likesWrong musical choice. Something seems a little off with the trailer edit too but im excited for the film
@ndo533 · 3997 likesDamson said we got Black Panther at home 🤣🤣🤣
@XWDaniel · 151 likes
