Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes Coming in July

Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes, the second feature-length prequel movie for Lion Forge Entertainment’s Nigerian mythology franchise Iyanu, is slated to debut on Cartoon Network on July 11 and become available on HBO Max the next day.

“From the very beginning, Iyanu has been a testament to the power of authentic, culturally rich storytelling and the global appetite for it,” said David Steward II, founder and CEO of Lion Forge Entertainment. “The War of Twin Princes is the next chapter in a franchise we are incredibly proud of, and we can’t wait for audiences to experience it this summer.”

Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes is a prequel to Iyanu season two, which debuted on March 21. The movie features the return of Iyanu and her formidable antagonist, Adura.

“With The War of Twin Princes, we get to go deeper into the history of Yorubaland, including the origins of Queen Adura and the People of the Deep, and the events that set everything in motion for season two,” explained Roye Okupe, creator of the original graphic novel and executive producer and showrunner of Iyanu. “It’s a story about power, legacy and the cost of indecision, and I can’t wait for fans to see how it all connects.”