Here are four Nigerian films for December 2026. Dates come from announcements as of early November, so check cinema listings closer to release.
1. The Four: No One Fights Alone
The drama explores friendship, motherhood and sacrifice. Esosa and three women come together to fight for the future of a young man they love, and the journey tests their courage, faith and loyalty. The ensemble cast includes Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Waje, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji and Ali Nuhu.
Release date: December 11, nationwide, distributed by FilmOne Entertainment
Producer: Funke Akindele, who also writes and directs.
FUNKE AKINDELE
Funke Akindele, born Olufunke Ayotunde Akindele on August 24, 1977, in Ikorodu, Lagos State, is an award-winning Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director who has become one of the most influential figures in Nollywood. She rose to prominence through her role as Bisi in the television series I Need to Know before achieving nationwide recognition with her 2008 movie Jenifa, which earned her the Africa Movie Academy Award (AMAA) for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2009. She further established her reputation through Jenifa’s Diary, winning multiple Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA). Some of her major cinematic achievements include producing and directing blockbuster movies such as Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind the Scenes. She made history with A Tribe Called Judah, which became the first Nollywood film to gross over ₦1 billion at the Nigerian box office, while Behind the Scenes went on to cross the ₦2 billion mark, setting another major industry record. Her consistent box-office success, multiple awards and contribution to Nigerian filmmaking have established her as one of Nollywood’s most commercially successful filmmakers. Akindele’s December releases have become a yearly event. Her recent hits include A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind the Scenes. She first became a household name through the Jenifa character
2. JAGUN JAGUN 2
This is the sequel to the Yoruba epic action film. In the teaser, Adebayo describes it as the story of a man whose name remained a curse even in his absence. He said the past two years were a period of relentless work and sacrifice. The first film entered Netflix’s top-ten rankings in several countries and won awards for Best Indigenous Language Movie (West Africa) and Best Costume Design at the 2024 AMVCAs.
FEMI ADEBAYO
Femi Adebayo, born on December 31, 1978, in Ilorin, Kwara State, is a renowned Nigerian actor, filmmaker, producer and trained lawyer, and the son of veteran Nollywood actor Adebayo Salami, popularly known as Oga Bello. He began his acting career with the 1996 movie Owo Blow, which earned him early recognition and helped establish his place in the Yoruba film industry. Over the years, he has featured in hundreds of Nigerian films and built a reputation as one of Nollywood’s leading actors and filmmakers. Among his most significant achievements are producing the blockbuster King of Thieves (Agesinkole), which grossed over ₦320 million at the Nigerian box office, and Jagun Jagun, which gained international recognition after ranking among Netflix’s top 10 most-watched non-English films globally. Jagun Jagun also won multiple awards at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards and Africa Movie Academy Awards in 2024. In 2025, he won the AMVCA Best Lead Actor award for his performance in the Netflix series Seven Doors. Through his production company, Euphoria360 Media, and the establishment of J15 School of Performing Arts, which has trained hundreds of aspiring creatives, Femi Adebayo has made significant contributions to the growth of Nollywood and the promotion of Yoruba culture through filmmaking. Adebayo moved from acting into producing, and his Yoruba projects include King of Thieves and Seven Doors. He recently launched Euphoria360 Hub, a production and post-production facility in Oregun, Lagos. .
Release date: December 4, 2026, exclusively on Netflix (this one is streaming, not cinema)
Producer: Femi Adebayo (Euphoria360).
3. THE SECRET LIVES OF BABA SEGI’S WIVES
This is the screen adaptation of Lola Shoneyin’s 2010 novel. It centres on Baba Segi, a wealthy Yoruba patriarch whose household is thrown into turmoil when Bolanle, his educated fourth wife, arrives. Her inability to conceive raises questions about the family’s long-held secrets. Odunlade Adekola plays Baba Segi, with Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye and Omowunmi Dada. The film was picked for the Centrepiece programme at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival. It was first planned as a Netflix series before becoming a cinema feature.
MO ABUDU
Mo Abudu, born Mosunmola Abudu on September 11, 1964, in London, United Kingdom, is a Nigerian media entrepreneur, filmmaker, television producer and founder of EbonyLife Media. She began her media career as the host and executive producer of Moments with Mo, recognised as Africa’s first syndicated daily talk show, before establishing EbonyLife TV in 2013, which became Africa’s first global Black entertainment and lifestyle network. Through EbonyLife Films, she has produced some of Nollywood’s most successful productions, including Fifty, The Wedding Party, The Wedding Party 2, Chief Daddy, Òlòtūré and Blood Sisters. One of her greatest achievements was securing a multi-title production partnership with Netflix, making EbonyLife the first African media company to sign such an agreement with the streaming giant. She also established EbonyLife Creative Academy to train emerging filmmakers and joined the board of the International Academy of Television Arts and Sciences. Her major recognitions include being named Forbes Africa Businesswoman of the Year in 2024, receiving an honorary Doctor of Arts degree from the University of Westminster in 2018, and being listed among TIME’s 100 Most Influential People in 2024. In 2026, she further expanded her global influence with the opening of EbonyLife Place London, a cultural hub dedicated to African and Black creativity. Mo Abudu is one of Africa’s most prominent media entrepreneurs. She became widely known as host of the talk show Moments with Mo before founding the EbonyLife brand, which now spans TV and film. EbonyLife has a multi-title deal with Netflix, which makes this cinema release a notable shift.
Release date: December 4 in Nigerian cinemas
Producer: Mo Abudu (EbonyLife Films). Daniel Oriahi directs.
4. BESTIE
Plot details have been kept under wraps. The announced cast includes Abraham, Pete Edochie, Sola Sobowale, Maurice Sam, Reminisce and Imisi. It opens five days after The Four, so the two will compete for the same festive-season audience.
TOYIN ABRAHAM
Toyin Abraham, born Olutoyin Aimakhu on September 5, 1982, in Auchi, Edo State, Nigeria, is an award-winning Nigerian actress, filmmaker, producer and director who began her acting career in 2003. She initially gained recognition in the Yoruba film industry before becoming one of Nollywood’s most prominent actresses and filmmakers. Some of her notable movies include Alakada, Alakada Reloaded, Elevator Baby, The Ghost and the Tout, The Prophetess, Ijakumo: The Born Again Stripper and Malaika. One of her major achievements was winning the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Award for Best Actress in a Drama in 2020 for her performance in Elevator Baby. She also won Best Supporting Actress at the Five Continents International Film Festival in 2017 for Hakkunde. Her 2024 production, Alakada: Bad and Boujee, achieved significant box-office success, further establishing her as a commercially successful filmmaker. In 2025, she made her directorial debut with Oversabi Aunty, which grossed over ₦1 billion at the Nigerian box office, making her the first debut director to achieve the milestone. She was subsequently honoured with the National Film and Video Censors Board’s Box Office Champion Award in March 2026, cementing her position as one of the leading forces in the Nigerian film industry. Abraham is a veteran Nollywood actress who has built a strong producing and directing career. She also produced the Alakada sequel Bad and Boujee in December 2024, so she is a regular in the December window.
Release date: December 16, nationwide
Producer/director: Toyin Abraham
