Viola Davis is The Woman King in the new trailer

The Woman King is the remarkable story of the Agojie, the all-female unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s with skills and a fierceness unlike anything the world has ever seen. Inspired by true events, The Woman King follows the emotionally epic journey of General Nanisca (Oscar®-winner Viola Davis) as she trains the next generation of recruits and readies them for battle against an enemy determined to destroy their way of life. Some things are worth fighting for…

The film stars Viola Davis, Thuso Mbedu, Lashana Lynch, Sheila Atim, Hero Fiennes Tiffin, and John Boyega.

Directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood. Dana Stevens and Gina Prince-Bythewood wrote the screenplay from the story by Maria Bello.

The film hits US cinemas on 16th September and opens in the UK on 4th October.