Idris Elba has been busy the last few years starring in projects like A House of Dynamite (starring Rebecca Ferguson) and Hijack, but it’s not set to slow down anytime soon. Elba will headline one of the biggest blockbusters of the summer with Masters of the Universe, which is coming to theaters on June 5. He’s been tapped to play the Master-at-Arms in the film, alongside Nicholas Galitzine as He-Man, Morena Baccarin as The Sorceress, Alison Brie as Evil-Lyn, and Jared Leto as Skeletor. News also broke yesterday that Elba will officially return to star alongside Chris Hemsworth in the third and possibly final Extraction movie on Netflix. Extraction 3 does not yet have a release date, but the project will begin filming this summer and could be released as soon as next year.

However, Elba is busy beyond even 2026, and he’s already attached to star in several projects to be released in 2027 and beyond. He will begin the year by starring in Children of Blood and Bone, the fantasy adaptation that has been officially set for release on January 15, 2027. The official Children of Blood and Bone X account shared this news with a short promotional teaser, and the first trailer for the film is expected to be released sometime over the summer. In addition to Elba, who stars in one of the key roles of Lekan, Children of Blood and Bone also stars Chiwetel Ejiofor as King Sara, Viola Davis as Mama Agba, Cynthia Erivo as Admiral Kaea, Lashana Lynch as Jumoke, Regina King as Queen Nehanda, Damson Idris as Inan, Amandla Stenberg as Amari, and more.

What Is ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ About?

Children of Blood and Bone is based on the hit novel of the same name by Tomi Adeyemi, who also worked on the screenplay for the film with Gina Prince-Bythewood. The official synopsis for the film reads as follows:

“A woman blessed with magical powers by the gods and living in a place where you are forbidden to use them, teams up with a princess to summon the gods and bring down the oppressive regime.”

In addition to working on the script, Gina Prince-Bythewood has also been tapped to direct Children of Blood and Bone.

via Collider