The Girl King follows a fictional story of the Dahomey tribe’s struggle towards colonialism within the 18th and nineteenth centuries. The teased clip teases Davis in putting stunts and spearheading a struggle towards European invasion.
John Boyega and Sheila Arin be part of Davis within the Leisure One, JuVee Productions, and Jack Blue Productions collaboration. Peter McAleese is credited as government producer, whereas Davis, Maria Bello, CathySchulman, and Julius Tennon, all aboard as producers.

A primary-look teaser initially dropped for the through the 2022 CinemaCon in April. Two months earlier than CinemaCon, Davis shared first images for the epic which was filmed in South Africa.
”I’m deeply honored and excited to deliver this unimaginable story of those badass feminine warriors to life. Prepare for THE WOMAN KING, solely in film theaters this Fall,” Davis shared on Instagram.
Filming for ‘The Girl King’ kicked off in November 2021, and that very same month, its theatrical launch date was confirmed September 16, 2022.