The Nigerian box office has experienced a historic surge in 2025, marking one of its strongest years yet. With projections pointing toward a record-breaking N15 billion in total ticket sales, the industry is thriving on the strength of both blockbuster Nollywood releases and globally anticipated Hollywood titles.
By August, cinema revenues had already surpassed N10 billion, a 58% jump from the same period in 2024, while admissions climbed to 1.84 million—a clear sign that Nigerians are consuming more cinema content than ever before.
Although crowd-pleasers from 2024—like Everybody Loves Jenifa and Alakada: Bad and Boujee—continued to hold sway, the true story of 2025 lies in the powerhouse lineup of new releases that dominated screens nationwide.
Below are the Top 10 Highest-Grossing Movies in Nigeria as of November 30, 2025:
1. Sinners — N775.8M
(Drama/Thriller | Starring Michael B. Jordan)
Ryan Coogler’s Sinners completed an impressive 13-week run, becoming the 5th highest-grossing film ever in West Africa (unadjusted for inflation).
Released April 18, the film opened to N79.6M and ultimately outperformed major MCU and Sony titles in Nigeria. Globally, it crossed $300M by week six.
2. Gingerrr — N509.3M
(Nollywood | Action-Comedy)
Gingerrr became the highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2025, driven by a strong opening weekend of N82M and massive nationwide turnout.
Starring Timini Egbuson, Kiekie, Bisola Aiyeola, Wumi Toriola, and Lateef Adedimeji, the film blends heist action, suspense, and comedy with broad audience appeal.
3. Superman — N478.9M
The 2025 Superman reboot delivered another big win for Hollywood in Nigeria.
Released July 11, the film posted N111.9M in its first week, maintaining strong numbers amid stiff competition from Nollywood’s Gingerrr and other blockbusters.
4. The Fantastic Four: First Steps — N468.6M
Marvel’s 2025 tentpole release performed exceptionally well in Nigeria, surpassing N468M.
Globally, it crossed $500M, standing as the highest-grossing MCU film of the year and proving the franchise still commands major box office interest.
5. Ori: The Rebirth — N419.57M
(Nollywood | Yoruba Epic)
Muyiwa Ademola’s Ori: The Rebirth reinforced the rising commercial power of indigenous-language films.
Opening to N114M in its first week, the film crossed N300M within a month and stands among Nollywood’s highest-earning titles ever produced.
6. Captain America: Brave New World — N418.6M
The MCU continues its Nigerian dominance.
The film opened with N137.5M in its debut weekend, the highest opening for any Hollywood film in 2025. Its 11-week run totalled over N418M.
7. Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning — N372.7M
Tom Cruise’s MI8 lived up to the hype, earning N123M in its first week and maintaining strong momentum for weeks.
By June, it secured its place as one of Nigeria’s highest-grossing international releases of the year.
8. Reel Love — N356.82M
(Nollywood | Romantic Drama)
Produced by Timini Egbuson and directed by Kayode Kasum, Reel Love emerged as a breakout Nollywood success.
Released on Valentine’s Day, it posted N99.3M opening weekend, held the No.1 spot for five weeks, and surpassed N356M by the end of its run.
9. Iyalode — N306.36M
Toyin Abraham continued her streak of box office leadership with Iyalode.
The film opened to N81.5M and maintained dominance despite competition from Mission Impossible and Ballerina, finishing with over N306M in revenue.
10. Labake Olododo — N256.2M
(Nollywood | Epic | Yoruba-Language)
Iyabo Ojo’s Labake Olododo, directed by Biodun Stephen, became a standout indigenous-language hit.
Opening with N50M, it broke past the N200M mark and closed at N256M, reflecting strong demand for culturally rooted storytelling.
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