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Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes

Name: Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes
Genre: Adventure, Family, Fantasy, Action, Animation
Duration: 1 h 5 min
Cast: Oluwafemi Olugbade, Stella Damasus, Gesiere Faith Agua, Serah Johnson, David Onwubalili

2026 · 1h 5m · Adventure · Family · Fantasy · Action · Animation

MOVIHERO READ

Fast-moving fantasy built for momentum. Best if you want family relationships to matter as much as the spectacle.

67/100

MAYBE

WHAT IT'S ABOUT

In the prosperous kingdom of Elu, King Oba Adedeji must choose an heir between his twin sons — one bold and decisive, the other thoughtful and restrained. When he refuses to decide, the kingdom is thrust into a conflict with lasting political and spiritual consequences, setting the stage for a war that will shape the future of Yorubaland.

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67/100

MAYBE

MAYBEIn the prosperous kingdom of Elu, King Oba Adedeji must choose an heir between his twin sons — one bold and decisive, the other thoughtful and restrained. When he refu…

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Does this belong in your night?

A decision, not a review. Choose the kind of night you want and keep your queue honest.

WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a story driven by family relationships and their consequences

02A compact 65-minute runtime and a fast, momentum-first watch define the practical movie-night fit

03With Vincent Edwards directing and Oluwafemi Olugbade leading the cast, the factual package has a clear creative center even before a meaningful audience score develops

MOVIHERO EDITORIAL

Should you watch Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes?

Iyanu: The War of Twin Princes belongs in your night if you want the relationships inside a family to matter as much as the plot. It is a fast, momentum-first watch, with a compact 65-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 7/10. This is a mood-dependent call: the fit matters more than the headline score.

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