Paramount Pictures has signed a distribution agreement with Nile Entertainment to bring the film adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s novel “Children of Blood and Bone” to theatres across West Africa.
The deal, announced Ton Thursday April 16, 2026, at CinemaCon in Las Vegas, covers a theatrical rollout in key West African markets including Nigeria and Ghana as part of the film’s global release. The studio screened exclusive footage from Children of Blood and Bone during its presentation at the annual exhibition industry convention.
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, whose credits include The Woman King, introduced the footage onstage alongside some of the cast members Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Thuso Mbedu and Regina King.
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Prince-Bythewood emphasized the production’s commitment to authenticity, noting that the film’s visual aesthetics, costumes and practical set designs were crafted to reflect African traditions and influences, favouring in-camera techniques over heavy reliance on computer-generated imagery. The director also highlighted the rigorous approach to action sequences, which required actors to perform their own stunts with methodical intensity to deliver immersive performances.
Children of Blood and Bone is set in a fictional African kingdom and centres on a young woman, played by Thuso Mbedu, who embarks on a perilous quest to restore ancient magic that was stolen from her people. It features a rich cast of talents including Damson Idris, Thuso Mbedu, Tosin Cole, Amandla Stenberg, Cynthia Erivo, Lashana Lynch, Regina King, Idris Elba, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Viola Davis,
The film, adapted by Prince-Bythewood and Adeyemi, is scheduled for theatrical release on January 15, 2027.