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Paramount unveils first look for Children of Blood & Bone

Published 18 July 2026

Paramount Pictures has released the first official images from its upcoming fantasy epic "Children of Blood and Bone," offering an early look at the highly anticipated adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's bestselling novel. The film, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, is scheduled for release in theaters on January 15, 2027.

The newly unveiled images showcase the film's expansive world and star-studded cast. Key visuals include actors Thuso Mbedu and Damson Idris in ornate, lion-inspired warrior attire by a vivid pink lake, and Viola Davis in a commanding role alongside a group of women wielding staffs. Other shots feature Regina King and Chiwetel Ejiofor in lavish red robes in a regal throne room, and Amandla Stenberg wearing a striking crown. The ensemble cast also includes Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, and Tosin Cole.

Adapted from Adeyemi's 2018 novel, the story is set in the mythical kingdom of Orïsha, where magic has been violently suppressed by a ruthless monarchy. The plot follows a young Diviner named Zelie, played by Mbedu, who embarks on a perilous quest with her brother and an unlikely alliance with the king's children to restore magic and overthrow the tyrannical...

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