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“Children of Blood and Bone” Movie Debuts First Footage at CinemaCon with Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and More
The teaser spotlights a magic-filled African kingdom and an ensemble cast led by Thuso Mbedu as Paramount builds momentum for a 2027 release.
- On Thursday, Paramount debuted the first footage of 'Children of Blood and Bone' at CinemaCon, showcasing director Gina Prince-Bythewood's adaptation of author Tomi Adeyemi's 2018 fantasy novel.
- Set in the fictional kingdom of Orisha, the story follows Zelie as she fights to reclaim magic stolen by King Saran, portrayed by Oscar nominee Chiwetel Ejiofor, who enforces a brutal rule of terror.
- The all-star cast features Thuso Mbedu, Amandla Stenberg, Viola Davis, and Regina King, with Prince-Bythewood emphasizing that actors performed their own stunts without wires or stunt doubles.
- This film marks Prince-Bythewood's first project since 2022's 'The Woman King', with Paramount scheduling a theatrical and Imax release for January 15, 2027.
- Prince-Bythewood aimed to create a grounded fantasy epic, telling the audience she wanted to build a "360 world" for the cast that reflects the whole diaspora.
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“Children of Blood and Bone” movie debuts first footage at CinemaCon with Cynthia Erivo, Viola Davis, and more
The film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's YA novel will hit theaters on Jan. 15, 2027.Cynthia Erivo in Santa Barbara, Calif., on Dec. 4, 2025; Viola Davis in Los Angeles on March 1, 2026Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty; Neilson Barnard/GettyChildren of Blood and Bone is bringing the magic to CinemaCon.Gina Prince-Bythewood's adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi's hit 2018 novel debuted its first footage during Paramount's presentation at Caesar's Palace in Las Vega…
‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Reveals Action-Packed Trailer for YA Adaptation With Viola Davis, Damson Idris
Viola Davis, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg star in the 'Children of Blood and Bone' trailer, which debuted at CinemaCon ahead of Paramount's release.
'Children Of Blood And Bone': Gina Prince-Bythewood Pic Teased At CinemaCon
At CinemaCon in Las Vegas on Thursday, Paramount offered a first look at Children of Blood and Bone, its adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s fantasy novel, directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Adapted for the screen by Prince-Bythewood and Adeyemi, Children of Blood and Bone is set in an African fantasy kingdom where a young woman goes on […]
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Gina Prince-Bythewood's 'Children of Blood & Bone' Trailer Debuts At CinemaCOn
Candice Ward / Children of Blood & Bone Gina Prince-Bythewood’s epic African-inspired fantasy, Children of Blood & Bone, was shown off at CinemaCon, and based on the description, it sounds like a film we definitely need to see. Based on Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 New York Times best-selling novel of the same name, it marks Bythewood’s first film since 2022’s The Woman King and is set in a fictional African kingdom inhabited by natives who can wield mag…
F1's Damson Idris & Viola Davis Star in Children of Blood & Bone Trailer
Photo Credit: Gabe Ginsberg | Getty Images F1’s Damson Idris and Viola Davis star in the first trailer for Children of Blood and Bone, which made its debut at CinemaCon this week. The upcoming fantasy film features a stacked ensemble cast and promises an epic adventure set in a vibrant African-inspired world. Children of Blood and Bone debuts trailer at CinemaCon Director Gina Prince-Bythewood unveiled the first trailer for Children of Blood and…
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