Paramount Pictures has released a new trailer for Children of Blood and Bone, the long-awaited adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s bestselling fantasy novel. The trailer is titled “Children of Blood and Bone | New Trailer (2027) – Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg” and is now available on Paramount Pictures’ YouTube channel.
According to the YouTube listing, the trailer was published on November 12, 2026, and had already drawn more than 53,000 views and nearly 2,800 likes within three hours of going live. The video places three of the film’s leads front and center: Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris and Amandla Stenberg.
The project is based on Adeyemi’s acclaimed young-adult fantasy novel, which is set in the West African-inspired world of Orïsha. The story follows a young woman named Zélie who must fight to restore magic to a kingdom where those with magical abilities have been violently oppressed. The novel became a major publishing sensation and has been closely watched by fans eager to see its world translated to the big screen.
The film’s cast has been a major point of interest. Thuso Mbedu, known for The Woman King and The Underground Railroad, is among the film’s central stars, alongside Damson Idris of Snowfall and Amandla Stenberg of The Hate U Give and The Acolyte. Their involvement has helped position Children of Blood and Bone as one of the more anticipated fantasy adaptations on Paramount’s slate.
The new trailer is being framed around a 2027 release, though viewers should check official Paramount channels for confirmed release dates and further updates. The YouTube page itself does not provide a full scene-by-scene description in the available listing text, so fans will want to watch the official trailer directly for the latest look at the film.
For now, the release of the trailer marks a significant marketing moment for the adaptation, which has been in development for years. With a popular source novel, a high-profile cast and a visually ambitious fantasy setting, Children of Blood and Bone is aiming to bring one of modern YA fantasy’s biggest titles to audiences in 2027.
