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[07/27/25 - 01:30 PM]
Cartoon Network and HBO Max Set Premiere Date for "Iyanu: The Age of Wonders" Movie at San Diego Comic-Con
"Iyanu: The Age of Wonders" - the first in a pair of upcoming animated feature films - will premiere Saturday, August 30 at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT.

[via press release from Lion Forge Entertainment]

Cartoon Network and HBO Max Set Premiere Date for "Iyanu: The Age of Wonders" Movie at San Diego Comic-Con

Teaser trailer and poster revealed at SDCC, plus early look at Season 2 storyline and visuals

San Diego, CA - July 27, 2025 - At today's "Iyanu's Journey: The Next Chapter" panel at San Diego Comic-Con, Cartoon Network, HBO Max, and Lion Forge Entertainment revealed the next evolution of their breakout hit Iyanu.

Building on the show's first-season success across Cartoon Network and HBO Max, the partners announced that Iyanu: The Age of Wonders - the first in a pair of upcoming animated feature films - will premiere Saturday, August 30, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. ET/PT.

Fans also got a first look at the official teaser trailer, poster, and never-before-seen stills from Season 2, currently in production.

About the Film: Iyanu: The Age of Wonders

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.

The film stars an all-African voice cast, including:

Shaffy Bello as Emi - The One Mother
Babajide Oyekunle as Joba - The First Father
Ike Ononye as Ishe
Sisan Victor-Woko as Dara
Serah Johnson as Iyanu
Okey Jude as Biyi
Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye
Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori

The film was co-written by Brandon Easton (series story editor) and Roye Okupe, who also directed and serves as the franchise's creator and showrunner.

Also Revealed: A Glimpse at Iyanu Season 2

Season 2, coming in 2026, finds Iyanu facing a powerful new enemy as tensions rise across Yorubaland. With ancient magic reawakening, the fight for balance has only just begun.

The show's executive producers include David Steward II, Stephanie Sperber, Kirsten Newlands and Matt Heath from Lion Forge Entertainment, Erica Dupuis of Impact X Capital, Ryan Haidarian of Forefront Media Group and Doug Schwalbe of Superprod, and Roye Okupe, who also serves as series creator and showrunner.

The Iyanu series and films are based on Iyanu: Child of Wonder by Roye Okupe, published by YouNeek Studios and Dark Horse Comics.

Executive producers include:

David Steward II, Stephanie Sperber, Kirsten Newlands, Matt Heath (Lion Forge Entertainment);
Erica Dupuis (Impact X Capital);
Ryan Haidarian (Forefront Media Group);
Doug Schwalbe (Superprod);
and Roye Okupe, who also serves as creator and showrunner.

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). HBO Max is the destination for prestigious entertainment brands such as HBO Max Warner Bros., HBO Max Originals, DC, Harry Potter, as well as iconic shows like Friends and The Big Bang Theory, all in one place.

Cartoon Network is one of the most loved global animated networks. Widely seen by fans all over the world as the best in animation, Cartoon Network combines a rich legacy of characters and a deep roster of creatives with unique brands of storytelling. Showcasing original content from across Cartoon Network Studios, Warner Bros. Animation, Hanna-Barbera Studios Europe, and beyond, Cartoon Network programming includes "Craig of the Creek," "Teen Titans Go!," "We Baby Bears," "Tiny Toons Looniversity," and "The Heroic Quest of the Valiant Prince Ivandoe." Cartoon Network's content commitment appeals to the complete spectrum of kids and families including preschoolers with

"Batwheels," "Bugs Bunny Builders," and more on Cartoonito, and blockbuster hits on the ultimate family destination, ACME Night.

About Lion Forge Entertainment

Lion Forge Entertainment (LFE), one of the few Black-owned entertainment studios of scale in North America, was founded in 2019 by David Steward II to amplify authentic, diverse voices in both animated and live-action content. With "Diverse Stories, Authentically Told" as its driving mission, LFE has won an Academy Award for Hair Love and multiple Emmy(R) awards. LFE is part of Polarity, a media and sports-focused firm whose portfolio includes publishers Oni-Lion Forge Publishing Group and Magnetic Press within the broader Steward Family holdings, which range from technology, sports, and music among other interests. LFE is led by President and CCO Stephanie Sperber, an accomplished and award-winning media executive and franchise builder in the kids and family space.

About Impact X

Impact X Capital is a double bottom line venture capital firm founded to support diverse and underrepresented talent across digital technology, media, and entertainment. With a bold focus on elevating storytellers from the African diaspora, Impact X Studio champions groundbreaking content that gives creative power directly to creators of color. Founded by an influential team that includes Sir Lenny Henry and Ursula Burns, Impact X is driving a new era of inclusive innovation and authentic storytelling on the world stage.

About USA Superprod

Superprod US is the New York and LA based subsidiary of the SUPERPROD Group,a technological leader who collaborates with top-tier talent and partners to produce award-winning content for US and international markets from cutting-edge animation studios in Paris, Angoulême, Milan, and Luxembourg and a creative development office in London. Its animated feature productions have been nominated for multiple Academy Awards, and have been selected for major film festivals including Cannes, Toronto, Sundance and Annecy.

SUPERPROD Group has produced films and series, both live action and animation, for Netflix, HBO Max, Warner Bros Animation, Universal Pictures, Nickelodeon, Canal Plus, France Télévisions, TF1, M6, SND, BBC, RAI, and ARD. Recent productions include the animated series Batwheels, Lego Friends, Hello Kitty, Spirit Rangers, and Paddington, the film Mr Blake at your service starring John Malkovich, as well as the prime-time action series Panda for TF1 and musical teen sitcom Home Sweet Rome for BBC, ARD, Rai, Family Channel and HBO Max.

About Forefront Media Group

Forefront Media Group is a South Africa- and Austria-based film and television company specializing in development, production, finance, and distribution. Founded in 2011, Forefront has brought award-winning African and international stories to global audiences. With offices in Johannesburg and Vienna, the company bridges continents to deliver bold, cross-cultural storytelling.





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