[Edaily Starin YUN GI BACK Reporter] The fantasy blockbuster “Descendants of Orisha: Children of Blood and Bone,” set to hit theaters in 2027, has been unveiled. Adapted from West African Yoruba mythology, the film has released its first trailer, hinting at an epic world and stunning visuals. Its scale and world-building are impressive, suggesting it aims to become a new fantasy franchise following in the footsteps of “The Lord of the Rings” and “Harry Potter.”

The film *Children of Orisha: Children of Blood and Bone* is based on the novel of the same name by international bestselling author Tomi Adeyemi. Set in the kingdom of Orisha, where magic once existed, this epic fantasy follows the journey of a girl named Jale (Tuso Mbedu) as she seeks to revive a sealed power to change the kingdom’s fate.
The first trailer begins with the narration, “Orisha was once a land where magic flowed,” as it unveils the vast landscapes of the kingdom. As the hidden power within the chosen girl, Jalee, awakens, a succession of scenes featuring majestic nature, mysterious magic, and spectacular action heralds the birth of a new fantasy world. However, the kingdom plunges into chaos following a declaration by the absolute ruler that “magic is a festering disease,” and Jeli throws herself into a fateful battle to reclaim the sealed magic. With massive battles and spectacular magical action intertwining, the film showcases the scale befitting a blockbuster set to hit theaters in 2027.
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood, known for *The Woman King* and *The Old Guard*, is at the helm. Having earned acclaim for both character-driven drama and large-scale action, she plans to bring to life an original world based on Yoruba mythology through her unique directorial vision.
The cast is equally impressive. Toussou Mbedu, who gained attention for *The Woman King* and *The Underground Railroad*, stars as the protagonist, Jaley, while Damson Idris joins the cast as Prince Inan. Amandla Stenberg plays Princess Amari, and Toshin Cole portrays Jaley’s older brother, Jaine. Rounding out this stellar lineup are Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba, and Viola Davis—actors whose names alone lend significant weight to the project.
The original novel, *Children of Blood and Bone*, is a world-renowned fantasy novel that has won the Hugo Award, the Nebula Award, and the Waterstones Book of the Year Award, and remained on the *New York Times* bestseller list for 113 consecutive weeks. It was also included in *Time* magazine’s “100 Best Fantasy Books of All Time,” receiving recognition for both its artistic merit and commercial success.
With its original world-building rooted in West African mythology, a proven source material, and a collaboration between top-tier Hollywood production teams and actors, all eyes are on whether “Descendants of Orisha: Children of Blood and Bone” will mark the beginning of a new fantasy franchise.