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The wait for Children of Blood and Bone continues as Paramount Pictures releases a new trailer for the highly anticipated fantasy film, featuring a new song from Nigerian superstar Tems.
Titled “African Love Song,” the track comes from Tems, who serves as the soundtrack’s executive music producer. The announcement also reveals an impressive lineup of African music stars contributing to the film’s soundtrack.
Promoted with the powerful tagline, “To take down an empire, rise as one,” the new trailer offers another glimpse into the epic world of Orïsha ahead of the film’s theatrical release on January 15, 2027.
Tems Leads an All-Star African Music Soundtrack
Tems takes a major creative role in the film’s music as executive music producer. Her new song, “African Love Song,” features in the newly released trailer.
The soundtrack also brings together an impressive selection of African and international artists. They include Burna Boy, Fireboy DML, BNXN, Kold AF, Ayra Starr, Obongjayar, Moelogo, Daecolm, Pa Salieu, Show Dem Camp and Moonchild Sanelly.
The lineup highlights the influence of African music on international entertainment. It also brings together established performers and emerging talents for a major Hollywood production.
Gina Prince-Bythewood Directs Star-Studded Cast
Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, Children of Blood and Bone features Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg and Tosin Cole in leading roles.
The ensemble also includes Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Zackary Momoh, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Regina King. Idris Elba and Viola Davis also join the production.
Other cast members include Saniyya Sidney, Diaana Babnicova, Bukky Bakray, Ayra Starr, Shamz Garuba, Kola Bodunde, Pamilerin Afolake Ayodeji and Tèmítópé Fágbénlé.
The screenplay is written by Prince-Bythewood and Tomi Adeyemi, whose bestselling novel inspired the film.
What Is ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ About?
Set in the fantasy world of Orïsha, the story follows a young woman determined to restore the magic violently stolen from her people.
She joins forces with her brother and the daughter and son of the king to challenge his brutal rule. Together, they confront a powerful empire while fighting to reclaim the magic their community lost.
The story explores power, identity, resistance and the struggle for justice through an African-inspired fantasy setting.
When Does ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ Premiere?
Paramount Pictures will release Children of Blood and Bone exclusively in theaters on January 15, 2027.
The film will also screen in Dolby Cinema, premium large formats and IMAX, giving audiences several opportunities to experience the fantasy adventure on the big screen.
With Prince-Bythewood directing, Adeyemi’s story reaching cinemas and Tems leading a soundtrack featuring major African music stars, the production is generating excitement across film and music audiences.
The new trailer and official promotional materials are available through Paramount Pictures’ media portal.
Source: Paramount Pictures
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