Children of Blood and Bone
“Welcome to Orïsha.”
Synopsis
In the world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2026-07-28
Top Cast
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Thuso Mbedu
Zelie
Damson Idris
Prince Inan
Amandla Stenberg
Princess Amari
Tosin Cole
Tzain
Viola Davis
Mama Agba
Cynthia Erivo
Admiral Kaea
Idris Elba
Lekan
Lashana Lynch
Jumoke
Chiwetel Ejiofor
King Saran
Regina King
Queen Nehanda
Diaana Babnicova
Folake
Bukky Bakray
Binta
Saniyya Sidney
Zu
Zackary Momoh
Richard Mofe-Damijo
Ayra Starr
Pamilerin Ayodeji
Shamz Garuba
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 15, 2027
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gina Prince-Bythewood
- Screenplay & Story
- Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tomi Adeyemi
- Original Score
- Terence Blanchard
- Original Title
- Children of Blood and Bone
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 2h 26m
- Production Studios
- Temple Hill Entertainment, Sunswept Entertainment, Paramount Pictures, Domain Entertainment, 2.0 Entertainment
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Gina Prince-Bythewood, Tomi Adeyemi
Terence Blanchard
Polly Morgan
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Wyck Godfrey, Tomi Adeyemi, Marty Bowen, Karen Rosenfelt, Matt Jackson
Department Leadership Roster
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Director
Wyck Godfrey
Producer
Marty Bowen
Producer
Karen Rosenfelt
Producer
Gina Prince-Bythewood
Screenplay
Matt Jackson
Producer
Polly Morgan
Director of Photography
Terilyn A. Shropshire
Editor
Hannah Beachler
Production Design
Charlese Antoinette Jones
Costume Design
Terence Blanchard
Original Music Composer
Tomi Adeyemi
Screenplay
R. Christopher White
Visual Effects Supervisor
Ken McGaugh
Visual Effects Supervisor
Robin Hollander
Visual Effects Supervisor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Children of Blood and Bone
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What is Children of Blood and Bone about?
In the world of Orïsha, a young woman goes on a quest to reclaim the magic that was violently stolen from her people. She and her brother ally with the daughter and son of the king to fight back against his brutal rule.
Who directed Children of Blood and Bone?
Children of Blood and Bone was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
Who stars in Children of Blood and Bone?
The principal cast of Children of Blood and Bone includes Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Viola Davis.
When was Children of Blood and Bone released and how long is it?
Children of Blood and Bone was released in 2027 with a total runtime of 2h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for Children of Blood and Bone?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Children of Blood and Bone was composed by Terence Blanchard.
Is Children of Blood and Bone based on a book or true story?
Children of Blood and Bone is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Tomi Adeyemi".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Children of Blood and Bone?
Children of Blood and Bone holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).