The holidays are still in full swing, but the entertainment calendar for 2027 is already shaping up to be a major moment. From prestige dramas to superhero sequels to feel-good comedies, Black films and TV shows are dominating the lineup next year, and the talent involved is nothing short of stellar.
We’re talking Black films and TV shows headlined by Denzel Washington, Michael B. Jordan, Viola Davis, and Whoopi Goldberg, alongside major franchise returns and Tyler Perry originals. Here’s what you need to add to your watchlist right now.
“Children of Blood and Bone”
Director Gina Prince-Bythewood is bringing the fantasy epic to life with a cast that reads like a who’s who of Black cinema excellence. Viola Davis, Damson Idris, Cynthia Erivo, Thuso Mbedu, Regina King, and Chiwetel Ejiofor are all on board for this adaptation of Tomi Adeyemi’s beloved novel. The project has serious prestige written all over it.
Release Date: January 15, 2027 in theaters
“The Take”
Danai Gurira and Denzel Washington team up for a heist thriller that promises sophisticated schemes, clever cons, and the kind of high-wire tension that keeps you glued to the screen. The cast alone makes this a must-watch.
Release Date: January 15, 2027 on Netflix
“The Thomas Crown Affair”
Michael B. Jordan brings suave sophistication to his take on “The Thomas Crown Affair.” Forget comparisons to other spy franchises. Jordan’s version is set to deliver style, charm, and all the intrigue of a proper heist with a leading man who was built for this kind of material.
Release Date: March 5, 2027
“Spider-Man: Beyond the Spider-Verse”
Miles Morales returns after that cliffhanger ending where he found himself trapped in an alternate reality and bound by another version of himself. The next chapter promises to expand the multiverse chaos in ways that only this franchise can pull off.
Release Date: June 18, 2027 in theaters
“Women Like Us”
A recently widowed woman gets swept away to the Hamptons by her lifelong best friends and sister for what was supposed to be her 30th anniversary getaway. What unfolds is a reckoning with grief, marriage, sisterhood, and the realization that second acts are always possible. Whoopi Goldberg, Vivica A. Fox, Jenifer Lewis, and Vanessa Williams carry this one with the kind of emotional weight it deserves.
Release Date: 2027 (specific date TBA)
“Bridgerton” Season Five
The upcoming season follows the Bridgerton family as always, but with a significant shift in the ton’s demographics. Tega Alexander, Jacqueline Boatswain, and Gemma Knight Jones are among the new faces joining the cast, bringing fresh energy to Regency London’s most watched social scene.
Release Date: 2027 (specific date TBA)
“Where There’s Smoke”
Tyler Perry’s firefighter drama follows a crew navigating the high stakes of their profession while managing personal crises, messy relationships, and the emotional toll of saving lives. If you’ve been looking for a show like “Chicago Fire” or “Station 19” with more Black representation in the lead roles, this is it.
Release Date: 2027 (likely)
“Beauty in Black” Season Three (Final Season)
The delicious chaos of “Beauty in Black” ends with its third and final season. If the show has taught us anything, expect the finale to deliver the kind of dramatic payoff that justifies a binge session.
Release Date: August 27, 2027 on Netflix
“Barbershop” (TV Series)
Prime Video’s adaptation of Ice Cube’s classic film pivots the focus to the comedy. Jermaine Fowler leads an ensemble cast that includes Brett Gray, Punkie Johnson, Roy Wood Jr., Bresha Webb, and Bokeem Woodbine, with guest spots from Zack Fox, Ego Nwodim, and Ziwe. Expect laughs from start to finish.
Release Date: February 10, 2027
“All the Sinners Bleed”
S.A. Cosby’s gripping novel gets adapted with Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù, Nicole Beharie, and Daniel Ezra at the center. Expect the serial killer tension and moral complexity from the source material to translate directly to screen.
Release Date: First half of 2027
Untitled Denzel Washington Crime Thriller
“Sinners” star Miles Caton reunites on screen with Denzel Washington and Teyonah Parris for a crime drama that centers on redemption and family reckoning. Washington plays a former detective serving life who receives a compassionate release after a terminal brain cancer diagnosis. With six months left, he attempts to rebuild his relationship with the estranged daughter and grandson he never knew. His past, of course, follows close behind.
Release Date: October 1, 2027 in theaters
“Bad Fairies”
Cynthia Erivo lends her incomparable voice to this animated adventure into whimsy and pixie dust. It’s family-friendly fun, the kind of wholesome entertainment you bring kids to see on a weekend afternoon.
Release Date: May 21, 2027
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