{"id":100476,"date":"2025-05-19T23:32:17","date_gmt":"2025-05-20T03:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/?p=100476"},"modified":"2025-05-19T23:32:17","modified_gmt":"2025-05-20T03:32:17","slug":"cartoon-network-and-max-greenlight-season-two-of-iyanu-and-two-feature-length-films","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/19\/cartoon-network-and-max-greenlight-season-two-of-iyanu-and-two-feature-length-films\/","title":{"rendered":"Cartoon Network and Max Greenlight Season Two of &#8220;Iyanu&#8221; and Two Feature-Length Films"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster.webp\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-100478\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster.webp\" alt=\"\" width=\"666\" height=\"998\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster.webp 1280w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster-200x300.webp 200w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster-683x1024.webp 683w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster-768x1151.webp 768w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster-1025x1536.webp 1025w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster-750x1124.webp 750w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/IYANU-poster-1140x1709.webp 1140w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 666px) 100vw, 666px\" \/><\/a>It was revealed today that season two of IYANU, the epic animated fantasy series inspired by Nigerian mythology, along with two feature films expanding its universe, have been greenlit by Cartoon Network and Max.<\/p>\n<p>Based on the graphic novel series &#8220;Iyanu: Child of Wonder&#8221; by Roye Okupe, and produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, IYANU follows a teenage orphan who discovers her divine powers and her destiny to save the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1559426198\" class=\"morty-content\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p><span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/irug-EmSido?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-US&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span><\/p>\n<p>&#8220;We&#8217;re incredibly inspired by the response to &#8216;Iyanu&#8217; and the connection it has made with audiences,&#8221; said David Steward II, CEO of Lion Forge Entertainment. &#8220;The opportunity to expand this world with a second season and two feature films is a testament to the power of meaningful storytelling and innovative creative collaboration. We&#8217;re grateful for the continued support of our partners at Cartoon Network and Max, and it&#8217;s been a lot of fun working with Roye to bring Iyanu to life and build the franchise.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a huge win for IYANU, Lion Forge Entertainment, and YouNeek Studios fans around the world. The support for our show has been nothing short of humbling, and because of that incredible response, we now get to bring the next chapter of IYANU&#8217;s story to life. I&#8217;m thrilled to continue expanding the world of IYANU and the YouNeek YouNiverse, and to share this journey with audiences across the globe. This is just the beginning,&#8221; said Okupe.<\/p>\n<p>Season two will return with 10 new episodes, where we&#8217;ll see Iyanu continue to master her burgeoning powers as she finds herself in the midst of a fierce conflict between Elu and the People of the Deep, led by a new formidable 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 &#8211; including secrets buried deep within her own past.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to the highly anticipated second season, IYANU is expanding further with two feature-length films now in production for the network and streaming platforms. The first animated film, titled &#8220;The Age of Wonders,&#8221; is set to be released later this year. It will transport viewers 500 years before IYANU&#8217;s rise, taking them to a thriving Yorubaland at the peak of its magical civilization. When the embodiment of the seven deadly sins threatens the world, Iyanu&#8217;s predecessors join forces with the Divine Ones to prevent the Age of Darkness.<\/p><div id=\"morty-1984251289\" class=\"morty-content_2\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;text-align: center;\"><script async src=\"\/\/pagead2.googlesyndication.com\/pagead\/js\/adsbygoogle.js?client=ca-pub-4937602850188786\" crossorigin=\"anonymous\"><\/script><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\" style=\"display:block; text-align:center;\" data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-4937602850188786\" \ndata-ad-slot=\"5227734695\" \ndata-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\ndata-ad-format=\"fluid\" data-full-width-responsive=\"true\"><\/ins>\n<script> \n(adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); \n<\/script>\n<\/div>\n<p>IYANU was adapted from Roye Okupe&#8217;s graphic novel series &#8220;Iyanu: Child of Wonder&#8221; by Youneek Studios and Dark Horse Comics. Okupe, who also serves as series creator, executive producer, and showrunner, is excited about the expansion of the IYANU universe.<\/p>\n<p>IYANU continues to be celebrated for its rich world-building, stunning animation, and authentic portrayal of African culture and mythology. The success of the series and its expanded universe perfectly align with Lion Forge&#8217;s mission to create multiple quality stories across various platforms from one core narrative, further solidifying its place in the global entertainment landscape.<\/p>\n<p>IYANU season two will return to Cartoon Network and Max in 2026, followed by the second film currently in production.<\/p>\n<p>Max (soon to be called HBO Max) is the premier global streaming platform from Warner Bros. Discovery that delivers the most unique and captivating stories, ranging from the highest quality in scripted programming, movies, documentaries, true crime, adult animation, and live sports and news (where available). Max is the destination for prestigious entertainment brands such as HBO, Warner Bros., Max Originals, DC, <em>Harry Potter<\/em>, as well as iconic shows like &#8220;<em>Friends<\/em>&#8221; and &#8220;<em>The Big Bang Theory<\/em>,&#8221; all in one place.<\/p>\n<p>\r\n      <table id=\"tmdb-pro\">\r\n        <tbody>\r\n          <tr>\r\n            <td class=\"tmdb-pro-poster\" width=\"20%\" rowspan=\"3\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"100%\" src=\"https:\/\/image.tmdb.org\/t\/p\/w300_and_h450_bestv2\/\/tiiEuCEaxE5FfkB3Dt42BWhodak.jpg\"><\/td>\r\n            <td>\r\n              <h3><b>Iyanu<\/b><\/h3>\r\n            <\/td>\r\n          <\/tr>\r\n          <tr><td><span><b>Network:<\/b> Cartoon Network<\/span><span><b>Genre:<\/b> Animation<\/span><span><b>Seasons:<\/b> 2<\/span><span><b>Episodes:<\/b> 14<\/span><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><h5><b>Overview<\/b><\/h5><p>Set in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland, follow teenage orphan girl, Iyanu, a heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.<\/p><\/td><\/tr>\r\n        <\/tbody>\r\n      <\/table>  \r\n    <br \/>\n<div class=\"content_block\" id=\"custom_post_widget-26535\"><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-25983\" src=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb.jpg\" alt=\"Powered by TMDB.org\" width=\"250\" height=\"52\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb.jpg 353w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb-300x63.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mortystv.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/program-info-provided-by-tmdb-350x74.jpg 350w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 250px) 100vw, 250px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"line-height: .4em;\"><span style=\"white-space: pre-wrap; font: normal 8pt Arial;\">TV &amp; Movie information has been provided by <a href=\"https:\/\/www.themoviedb.org\/\">themoviedb.org<\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It was revealed today that season two of IYANU, the epic animated fantasy series inspired by Nigerian mythology, along with two feature films expanding its universe, have been greenlit by Cartoon Network and Max. 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