Tag: Iyanu

‘Iyanu: The Age of Wonders’ Movie Teaser Trailer and Release Date, Plus a Sneak Peek at ‘Iyanu’ Season 2

July 28, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: August 30, 2025 on Cartoon Network. Next day on HBO Max.

Synopsis: Set 500 years before the rise of Iyanu, The Age of Wonders transports viewers to Yorubaland at the height of its magical civilization.

When Meje — the embodiment of the seven deadly sins — emerges, young warriors Dara and Ishe must stop the coming Age of Darkness.

Their only hope lies with the Divine Ones, legendary beings who once walked the earth and upheld the balance between light and shadow.

Iyanu: The Age of Wonders is the first of two movies set in the Iyanu universe.

Directed by Roye Okupe.
Written by Roye Okupe and Brandon Easton.

Cartoon Network and HBO Max Renew ‘Iyanu’ for Second Season and Greenlight Two Films

May 23, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Season 2 release date: Spring, 2026 on Cartoon Network and HBO Max.

Feature film release date: August 30, 2025 on Cartoon Network. Next day on HBO Max. The second movie will premiere in 2026.

Season 2 synopsis: Iyanu continues to master her powers as she finds herself in the middle of a conflict between Elu and the People of the Deep, led by a new opponent.

With various factions of Yorubaland vying for powerful divine artifacts that have reemerged, Iyanu strives to find a way to end the war and restore peace.

As Team Chosen reunites and tensions rise between old allies and foes, Iyanu must confront even more powerful threats from the Age of Wonders — including secrets buried deep within her own past.

Created by Roye Okupe, based on his graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder.

‘Iyanu’ Official Trailer: New Cartoon Network Series Tells the Story of a Brave Orphan Living in a Nigeria-Inspired Magical Kingdom

February 22, 2025 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments

Release date: April 5, 2025 on Cartoon Network. Next day on HBO Max.

Synopsis: The series follows a teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, who spends her days studying history and ancient arts but yearns for a normal life.

One day, responding to danger, she unknowingly triggers her divine powers, the likes of which have not been seen since the Age of Wonders.

With newly discovered superpowers, Iyanu joins forces with two other teenagers, Biyi and Toye, as they embark on a journey to discover the truth about the evil lurking in her homeland.

Created by Roye Okupe, based on his graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder.

Voice cast:
Serah Johnson as Iyanu
Okey Jude as Biyi
Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye
Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori
Blossom Chukwujekwu as Kanfo
Stella Damasus as Sewa
Shaffy Bello as Emi
Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani

‘Iyanu’ Sneak Peek, Release Date, Synopsis, Poster and Cast List: New Animated Series Inspired by Nigerian Mythology and Culture

October 23, 2024 / The Animation Blog / 0 Comments