Cartoon Network & Max Order More Iyanu

Cartoon Network and Max have greenlit a second season of Iyanu and two feature-length films from Lion Forge Entertainment.

The first season of the animated fantasy series, which follows a teenage orphan who discovers she has divine powers and a destiny to save the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland, debuted last month. Season two will return with ten new episodes in 2026. The first of the two feature-length films, The Age of Wonders, is set to release later this year.

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

The Age of Wonders film will take place 500 years before Iyanu’s rise, taking place in a thriving Yorubaland at the peak of its magical civilization. When the embodiment of the seven deadly sins threatens the world, Iyanu’s predecessors join forces with the Divine Ones to prevent the Age of Darkness.

The second film, currently in production, will follow the return of the series for season two.

The Iyanu franchise is based on Roye Okupe’s graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics.

“We’re incredibly inspired by the response to Iyanu and the connection it has made with audiences,” said David Steward II, CEO of Lion Forge. “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’re grateful for the continued support of our partners at Cartoon Network and Max, and it’s been a lot of fun working with Roye to bring Iyanu to life and build the franchise.”

“This is a huge win for Iyanu, Lion Forge Entertainment and YouNeek Studios fans around the world,” Okupe commented. “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’s story to life. I’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.”