Paramount Pictures has released the first official images from Children of Blood and Bone, offering a new look at the upcoming fantasy adaptation directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.

Based on Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling novel, the story takes place in the fictional kingdom of Orïsha and follows Zélie, a young maji determined to restore magic and fight against the oppression of her people.

Thuso Mbedu stars as Zélie alongside Amandla Stenberg as Amari, Damson Idris as Inan, Tosin Cole as Tzain, Viola Davis as Mama Agba, Idris Elba as Lekan, Cynthia Erivo as Admiral Kaea, Lashana Lynch as Jumoke, and Chiwetel Ejiofor as King Saran.

The first-look images highlight the film’s elaborate costumes, large-scale sets, royal characters, and African-inspired fantasy world.

Children of Blood and Bone is scheduled to arrive in theaters on January 15, 2027.