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[03/20/25 - 11:00 AM]
What's New on Max This April
Highlights include new seasons of the HBO original series "The Last of Us" and "The Rehearsal" plus the Max original comedy series "Hacks."
[02/17/25 - 01:00 PM]
Cartoon Network Original Series "Iyanu" Debuts April 6 on Max
Drawing on Nigerian culture, music, and mythology, the animated series follows Iyanu, a brave young orphan living in the magical kingdom of Yorubaland.

[10/19/24 - 10:31 AM]
Video: Sneak Peek - "Iyanu" - Coming 2025 - Cartoon Network
The series is coming to Cartoon Network in spring 2025.
[07/28/24 - 02:29 PM]
Video: First Look Clip of Cartoon Network and Max Animated Superhero Series "Iyanu" Released at San Diego Comic-Con
"Iyanu" is slated for release in the U.S. on Cartoon Network and Max in 2025.
[05/20/24 - 12:14 PM]
All-Nigerian Voice Cast Unveiled for "Iyanu" Animated Superhero Series Coming to Cartoon Network and Max
A Lion Forge Entertainment production, "Iyanu" is an adaptation of Dark Horse Comics/YouNeek Studios' popular graphic novel series "Iyanu: Child of Wonder" by award-winning Nigerian creator and producer Roye Okupe.
[12/07/22 - 11:39 PM]
Development Update: Wednesday, December 7
Updates include: FOX axes freshman drama "Monarch"; Jake Gyllenhaal in talks to lead Apple's "Presumed Innocent"; and Cartoon Network and Adult Swim president Michael Ouweleen gives status check on various projects.
[07/11/22 - 09:01 AM]
HBO Max, Cartoon Network, and Lion Forge Animation Power Up African Teen Superhero Adventure "Iyanu: Child of Wonder"
The series follows a teenage heroine who must uncover the mystery behind her newfound powers to save her people from an ancient curse threatening to destroy humanity.






IYANU (CARTOON)
BROADCAST HISTORY:
4/5/25 - ???
STATUS:
currently airing (spring 2025)
TIME SLOT:
saturdays from 9:30 AM-10:00 AM EST
CURRENT SEASON:
1 (13 episodes)
VISIT THE OFFICIAL WEB SITE
ADDITIONAL NOTES:
two-season/26-episode order
DESCRIPTION:
(from Max's web site, April 2025) Iyanu discovers powers rivaling the Divine Ones. As an ancient evil awakens, she must unlock her memories to save Yorubaland as The Chosen.
PRINCIPAL CAST INFORMATION:
· Adesua Etomi-Wellington as Olori
· Blossom Chukwujekwu as Kanfo
· Ike Ononye as Elder Alapani
· Okey Jude as Biyi
· Samuel Kugbiyi as Toye
· Serah Johnson as Iyanu
· Shaffy Bello as Emi - The One Mother
· Stella Damasus as Sewa
CREW INFORMATION:
· Brandon Easton as EP
· David Steward II as EP
· Doug Schwalbe as EP
· Erica Dupuis as EP
· Matt Heath as EP
· Roye Okupe as BOOK/CRTR/DIR/EP
· Ryan Haidarian as EP
GENRE(S):
· based on a comic book
· comedy (all)
· comedy (animated)
STUDIO INFORMATION:
· Dark Horse Entertainment
· Forefront Media Group
· Impact X Capital
· Lion Forge Entertainment
· YouNeek Studios