The Woman King is an upcoming American historical epic film directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood,from a screenplay she co-wrote with Dana Stevens and a story by Maria Bello. It is based on the true story of the Dahomey Amazons.
It stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Finennes and John Boyega . Davis and Bello also produced the film. The film is scheduled to be released in the United States on September 16, 2022, by Sony Pictures.
THE WOMAN KING – Official Trailer