Paramount Pictures has secured a distribution deal with Nile Entertainment to release Children of Blood and Bone across West Africa. The agreement will see the film open in key markets including Nigeria and Ghana.
The deal was announced following the film’s preview at CinemaCon 2026, where the studio unveiled its plans for a wide theatrical rollout. Grammy Award winner Tems is also confirmed to feature on the film’s soundtrack.
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, returning after The Woman King (2022), presented the first footage of the film during Paramount’s CinemaCon showcase. She was joined on stage by cast members Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Chiwetel Ejiofor, and Regina King.
The film is set in a fictional African kingdom and follows a young woman on a quest to restore magic stolen from her people. The character, played by Mbedu, forms alliances as she confronts a ruling power that threatens her world.
Prince-Bythewood said the production was designed to reflect real-world influences, particularly through its visual and cultural elements. She noted that the film draws from a range of African traditions in its costume and production design.
She also highlighted the film’s approach to action, explaining that cast members performed their own sequences. According to her, the production prioritised practical environments over heavy reliance on computer-generated imagery.
Based on Tomi Adeyemi’s 2018 novel, Children of Blood and Bone is scheduled for release on January 15, 2027. The West African distribution deal signals Paramount’s push to position the film for both regional and global audiences.