CHILDREN OF BLOOD AND BONE SOUNDTRACK - TEMS, BURNA BOY, AYRA STARR & MORE

Children of Blood and Bone — Paramount's 2027 fantasy epic directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, with a historic soundtrack: Grammy winner Tems is executive music producer and curator (the first woman to executive music produce a soundtrack at this level, per the director), Burna Boy serves as executive music consultant, and Fireboy DML, BNXN and Ayra Starr are confirmed on the lineup — one of the most talked-about movie soundtracks since the Toy Story 5 soundtrack.

Image: Paramount Pictures (official movie poster).

Children of Blood and Bone Movie Facts

Film: Children of Blood and Bone
Director: Gina Prince-Bythewood
Release Date: January 15, 2027
Studio: Paramount Pictures
Based On: Tomi Adeyemi's 2018 novel, first of the Legacy of Orïsha trilogy
Cast: Thuso Mbedu, Damson Idris, Amandla Stenberg, Tosin Cole, Cynthia Erivo, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Regina King, Idris Elba, Viola Davis, Lashana Lynch, Ayra Starr (Hollywood acting debut)

Soundtrack

The Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack is being led by Grammy winner Tems as executive music producer and curator. Announced by director Gina Prince-Bythewood at the trailer launch, Tems also recorded three brand new original songs for the film, as confirmed by her manager.

Burna Boy serves as executive music consultant, confirmed in the Paramount press release, and both he and Tems have new originals featured in the official trailer. The confirmed lineup also includes Fireboy DML, BNXN and Ayra Starr. The music was developed at a writing camp in Ghana with producers GuiltyBeatz and P2J, and the writing playlist included Tems' "Try Me" and Burna Boy's "Alone".

The full official tracklist has not been announced yet. Stay tuned for the complete tracklist and official release date.

FAQs

Who is producing the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack?
Grammy winner Tems is executive music producer and curator, confirmed by director Gina Prince-Bythewood at the trailer launch; she also recorded three original songs.

Which artists are on the Children of Blood and Bone soundtrack?
Confirmed: Tems, Burna Boy (executive music consultant), Fireboy DML, BNXN and Ayra Starr. The full tracklist has not been announced yet.

When does Children of Blood and Bone release?
January 15, 2027, in theatres, Dolby Cinema, premium large formats and IMAX, distributed by Paramount Pictures.

Is Ayra Starr acting in Children of Blood and Bone?
Yes — it marks her Hollywood acting debut, alongside Thuso Mbedu, Viola Davis, Idris Elba, Cynthia Erivo, Regina King and Chiwetel Ejiofor.