Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
“The power of one”
Synopsis
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
BILAL: A New Breed of Hero Narrative Trailer | Feb 2, 2018 Release
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-01-16
Top Cast
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Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje
Bilal (voice)
China Anne McClain
Ghufaira (Teen) (voice)
Ian McShane
Umayya (voice)
Jacob Latimore
Bilal (Teen) (voice)
Cynthia Kaye McWilliams
Ghufaira / Hamama (voice)
Fred Tatasciore
Charlatan Priest (voice)
Mick Wingert
Safwan (voice)
Thomas Ian Nicholas
Saad (voice)
Jon Curry
Soheib (voice)
Michael Gross
Okba (voice)
Al Rodrigo
Abu Al-Hakam (voice)
Andre Robinson
Bilal (Kid) (voice)
Dave B. Mitchell
Hamza (voice)
Sage Ryan
Safwan (Teen) (voice)
Mark Rolston
Additional Voices (voice)
John Eric Bentley
Additional Voices (voice)
Quinton Flynn
Additional Voices (voice)
Sherrie Jackson
Additional Voices (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Dubai Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 2, 2018
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$30M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$1.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.06x
-$28.3M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ayman Jamal, Khurram H. Alavi
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Wolfe, Yassin Kamel, Ayman Jamal, Alexander Kronemer, Khurram H. Alavi
- Original Score
- Atli Örvarsson
- Original Title
- Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
- Country of Origin
- United Arab Emirates
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $30M
- Worldwide Gross
- $1.8M
- Production Studios
- Barajoun Entertainment, Resnick Interactive Development
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ayman Jamal, Khurram H. Alavi
Michael Wolfe, Yassin Kamel, Ayman Jamal, Alexander Kronemer, Khurram H. Alavi
Atli Örvarsson
Patricia Heneine
Arif Jilani, Andrea Iervolino, Ayman Jamal, Gene Lim, Monika Bacardi
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Wolfe
Screenplay
Ayman Jamal
Director
Khurram H. Alavi
Director
Yassin Kamel
Screenplay
Ayman Jamal
Screenplay
Alexander Kronemer
Screenplay
Khurram H. Alavi
Screenplay
Patricia Heneine
Editor
Ayman Jamal
Producer
Sandhya Lalloo-Morar
Costume Design
Atli Örvarsson
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Bilal: A New Breed of Hero
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Bilal: A New Breed of Hero about?
A thousand years ago, one boy with a dream of becoming a great warrior is abducted with his sister and taken to a land far away from home. Thrown into a world where greed and injustice rule all, Bilal finds the courage to raise his voice and make a change. Inspired by true events, this is a story of a real hero who earned his remembrance in time and history.
Who directed Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was directed by Ayman Jamal, Khurram H. Alavi.
Who stars in Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?
The principal cast of Bilal: A New Breed of Hero includes Adewale Akinnuoye-Agbaje, China Anne McClain, Ian McShane, Jacob Latimore, Cynthia Kaye McWilliams.
When was Bilal: A New Breed of Hero released and how long is it?
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero had a reported production budget of $30M and grossed $1.8M at the worldwide box office (0.06 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Bilal: A New Breed of Hero was composed by Atli Örvarsson.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Bilal: A New Breed of Hero?
Bilal: A New Breed of Hero holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).