‘Iyanu’ Debuts Season 2 Sneak-Peek Clip at NYCC

At New York Comic Con this weekend, Lion Forge Entertainment dropped an exclusive sneak-peek clip from Season 2 of Iyanu, the hit Cartoon Network and HBO Max animated series inspired by Yoruba mythology. It was also announced that second season will premiere in Spring 2026, bringing new battles, new wonders and more secrets of Yorubaland to both platforms.

The clip teases The Chosen’s next great trial, as Iyanu (voiced by Serah Johnson) and Team Chosen face the return of Zaza and the People of the Deep,  the most dangerous faction in all of Yorubaland — led by the formidable and charismatic Queen Adura. But this time, Iyanu is guided by her knowledge of the Divine Ones, empowered by new abilities, and disciplined through training in the Way of the Golden Leaf,  a dynamic fighting style inspired by Capoeira and taught to her by Olori (Adesua Etomi-Wellington). Every lesson and every battle has prepared her for this moment.

Based on the graphic novel series Iyanu: Child of Wonder by Roye Okupe — who also serves as creator, showrunner, and executive producer of the series — Iyanu follows a teenage orphan who discovers her divine powers and her destiny to save the ancient kingdom of Yorubaland.

Produced by Lion Forge Entertainment, a leading Black-owned entertainment studio in North America, the series has become a breakout hit: it is a Top 10 Kids and Family title on HBO Max, it was No. 1 in the Kids 6–12 category during its first month on Cartoon Network in April, and remains the #1 Kids and Family title on Showmax across 44 African countries. Iyanu is also running on ITVX in the U.K. and streaming on ABCiview in Australia.

Fans can revisit all of Season 1, including the season-finale movie special Iyanu: The Age of Wonders, streaming on HBO Max in the U.S. In addition, the official Iyanu Shop is now open at shop.iyanutheseries.com, offering fans exclusive apparel and collectibles.