The Protector
TBA
A warrior bound by an ancient oath, standing between worlds on the edge of collapse.
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From Creator Amal Tunga
A New Cinematic Universe
Heroes forged in shadow. A universe born in light.
Welcome to the ICU — Illume Cinematic Universe.
From Creator Amal Tunga
A New Cinematic Universe
ILLUME
The Architects of Imagination
Heroes forged in shadow. A universe born in light. The animated cinematic universe that will change everything. Welcome to the ICU — Illume Cinematic Universe.
The World of Illume
The Universe
Set across a richly imagined world where light and shadow are forces as powerful as any weapon, ILLUME brings you an animated cinematic universe unlike anything seen before.
Born from the creative vision of an independent UK studio, ILLUME weaves mythology, action, and heart into an interconnected saga of heroes, villains, and everything in between.
5+Confirmed Series
20+Characters
UKIndependent Studio
Illume Cinematic UniverseThe architects of imaginationCreated by Amal Tunga
Meet the Heroes
Characters
The Shadow
TBA
Operating in darkness, unseen and unheard — until it is too late for those who threaten the innocent.
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The Light
TBA
The universe's last hope. Power beyond measure, a heart untested by the weight of what's to come.
Coming Soon
Full character reveals coming — follow @illumeuniverse for updates
S1Series One
The Stories
Episodes
Origins
In ProductionBefore the light, there was darkness. The story of how the ILLUME universe began — and the price paid to bring it into being.
The Reckoning
In DevelopmentOld enemies resurface. New alliances are tested. The heroes of ILLUME face their first true trial — and not all will survive.
Convergence
Coming SoonThe threads of fate pull tight. Heroes and villains move toward an inevitable collision that will reshape the universe forever.
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Latest News
AnnouncementFebruary 2026
ILLUME Universe Website Launches
The official online home of the ILLUME Animated Cinematic Universe is now live. Follow us at @illumeuniverse for all updates.
ProductionComing Soon
Series One: Production Begins
The creative team behind ILLUME announces the start of production on Series One. More details to be revealed very soon.
CharactersComing Soon
First Character Reveals
Get ready to meet the heroes and villains of the ILLUME universe. The first full character reveal is coming soon.
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