Although the first half of 2025 is yet to come to an end, ten solid movies have made their ways to the cinema, sealing their spot at the Nigeria Box Office.
Countless interesting movies have been released on multiple streaming platforms like YouTube, Netflix, Prime Video and others, however our focus is on Cinema movies that have been released so far this year and their gross.
Read on to catch-up on ten highest-grossing Nollywood films in 2025, in no particular order.
- Ori Rebirth ₦262 million so far
Muyiwa Ademola’s Ori: Rebirth takes first place on this list after emerging as the highest-grossing film in advance screenings in Nigeria, raking in N19.3 million across 38 cinemas within 24 hours.
The advance screening performance of Ori: Rebirth mirrors the impact of its predecessor, Ori, which was released in 2003 and became a Yoruba movie classic.
The new installment continues the legacy, delving deeper into themes of destiny, culture and redemption.
The film follows a man, Bisade who embarks on a spiritual journey to rediscover his purpose after a series of personal and societal challenges threaten to consume him.
Bisade is marked for sacrifice, another is destined to save him from the sacrificial altar, and a third person, alongside his evil cult, is determined to go through with the sacrifice.
Released on April 26, Ori: Rebirth stars Muyiwa Ademola in the lead role alongside star-studded appearances from Toyin Abraham, Lateef Adedimeji, Sola Sobowale, Yinka Quadri, Omowunmi Dada and Ibrahim Chatta.
Ori: Rebirth which is currently showing in cinemas nationwide, has raked in ₦262 million within 3 weeks since its release.
- Reel Love ₦355 million
Coming in a hot second is Reel Love, a 2025 Nigerian romance film produced by Timini Egbuson and directed by Kayode Kasum. The film being a romance and love-themed movie was released to the Nigerian cinema on February 14, 2025 to commemorate the Valentine’s Day celebration.
It stars Timini Egbuson, Funke Akindele, Bimbo Ademoye, Shaffy Bello, Efa Iwara, Dakore Akande, Lilian Afegbai, Muyiwa Ademola, and others.
Reel Love which is Timini Egbuson’s debut production also focuses on the modern-day impact of social media on love and relationships in general.
It tells the story of Tomide, a popular relationship influencer who gets entangled with Rachel when a video of them in a heated argument goes viral, the impact of this video will cause damage and backlash to both individuals. In a bid to mitigate the situation, Tomide’s girlfriend, Imani advises that Tomide stage a fake romantic relationship with Rachel. After several persuasion, Rachel and Tomide reluctantly agrees to the deal, which was a huge success for both of them as they grew their social media presence and bagged different deals.
The event turns against them, when Rachel begins to fall in love with Tomide, on the other hand, Tomide starts growing affection for Rachel. Meanwhile, Tomide’s girlfriend, Imani becomes suspicious of the growing affection between Tomide and Rachel. In a bid to end the growing relationship, Imani leaks Tomide’s deep secret to a whistleblower leading to more drama. 
The romantic drama has officially grossed a staggering ₦355 million, holding the title of the highest-grossing Nollywood film for five consecutive weeks.
- Labake Olododo ₦262.6 million so far
Labake Olododo is an epic film produced by Iyabo Ojo and directed by Biodun Stephen. The film was released in Nigerian cinemas on March 28, 2025. The flick stars Iyabo Ojo, Femi Adebayo, Faithia Williams, Kunle Afolayan, Odunlade Adekola, Mercy Aigbe, Scarlet Gomez, Tayo Faniran, Rotimi Fakunle, Omowunmi Ajiboye, Olumide Oworu and Mr Macaroni.
Shot in Ibadan, it is set against the Yoruba cultural heritage and tells the story of a heroine, Labake, who through her fearless nature fights against injustice within the community amidst societal pressure.
The story explores the complexities of traditional expectations, showing how Labake was able to rise against oppression in her community. Her desire and courageous nature towards fighting for justice lands her in betrayal and in the web of political scheme.
Upon its debut, Labake Olododo recorded an impressive opening weekend gross of ₦113.54 million, launching it to the number-one spot at the Nigerian box office. Released in 65 cinemas nationwide, the film earned ₦11.15 million on its first day, ₦11.20 million on day two, and ₦28.32 million on day three, culminating in a weekend total of ₦50.68 million.
The momentum continued into the week, with the film grossing ₦29.26 million on day four, ₦19.23 million on day five, ₦7.01 million on day six, and ₦7.34 million on day seven. These strong numbers firmly positioned the title as the top-grossing film of the week, with a cumulative opening figure of ₦113.54 million.
Labake Olododo as of May 19 has garnered ₦262.6 million
- Asoebi Diaries ₦62 million
Renowned for her culturally resonant storytelling, Biodun Stephen directed Aso Ebi Diaries, a film that immerses viewers in Nigeria’s vibrant party culture. Co-written by Janet Aiyegbusi, Abimbola Daramola, and Laide Daramola, the film features a stellar cast including Shaffy Bello, Nancy Isime, Kunle Remi, Daniel Etim Effiong, and Bukunmi Adeaga-Ilori.
The narrative traces the evolution of the Aso Ebi tradition, probing its social significance and questioning how its meaning may have shifted over time.
Over the Easter weekend, the film earned ₦19.06 million, with an additional ₦8.4 million on Easter Monday, bringing its flash cumulative total to ₦27.7 million. It’s currently at ₦62 million.
- Owambe Thieves ₦180 million so far
Eniola Ajao’s Owambe Thieves is a crime drama film which was directed by Adeoluwa Owu. It tells the story of a young couple, Cheta and Lola, who struggle to make ends meet while raising their newborn child during one of the worst economic recessions in Nigeria’s history.
Boasting a star-studded cast that includes Faithia Balogun, Hadiza Abubakar, Odunlade Adekola, Femi Branch, Eniola Ajao, Bashirah Giwa, Zubby Michael, Sola Sobowale, Wumi Toriola, Akin Lewis, Seliat Adebowale, Tolani Baj, Phyna Otabor, Mo Bimpe Adedimeji, Shina Peters, Denrele Edun, and Tobi Makinde
The film was released in Nigerian cinemas on 18 April and in selected cinemas in the UK from 9 May 2025.
Owambe Thieves which premiered on Easter Friday, grossed ₦53.6 million in its opening weekend.
Even before its Easter weekend release, Owambe Thieves was seen as a strong contender at the box office, alongside fellow Nigerian titles Makemation and Aso Ebi Diaries. All three films premiered on the same day. By the end of the weekend, Owambe Thieves had earned ₦54 million, adding another ₦22 million on Easter Monday, bringing its total holiday gross to an impressive ₦76 million, despite stiff competition.
The movie has raked in about ₦180 million as at Monday, May 12, with hopes of going above and beyond in coming days, following its debut in the UK.
- Summer Rain ₦71.4 million
Summer Rain tells the story of two friends turn soulmates, whose journey to love spans over 10 years. It highlights how certain experiences shaped their lives and how the choices parents make affect their children.
Released on February 7, the romantic drama features an ensemble cast, including Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel, Kayode Jnr Ojuolape, Tina Mba, Genoveva Umeh, Michael O. Ejoor, Bolaji Ogunmola, Lateef Adedimeji, Daniel Etim-Effiong, and more.
Directed by Adenike Adebayo-Esho and written by Owumi Ugbeye, Summer Rain made an impressive debut at the Nigerian box office, grossing ₦18 million within its first three days in cinemas.
Between its release on February 7 and February 9, Summer Rain topped the charts as the most-watched film in cinemas, surpassing Something About the Briggs, which grossed ₦15.2 million.
It also outperformed Everybody Loves Jenifa by Funke Akindele, which grossed N13.1 million within the same period. Summer Rain currently raked in ₦71.4 million
- Radio Voice ₦53.7 million so far
Radio Voice is a 2025 Nigerian drama film, executive produced by Richard Mofe-Damijo, marking his production debut. It is co-produced by Yolande Okereke and Blessing Jessica Obasi.
The film stars Richard Mofe-Damijo, Nancy Isime, Deyemi Okanlawon, Timini Egbuson, Blessing Obasi, Nse Ikpe-Etim, Damilola Adegbite, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Somto Eze and others.
It is a story of second chances, exploring how a sex worker transformed and saved a struggling radio station at the verge of closing down. Unfortunately, her past begins to haunt her both emotionally and professionally as she faces workplace politics and disrespect from people around her. It was theatrically released on 11 April 2025.
Radio Voice shattered Nigerian box office expectations with ₦22.6 million opening, made an impressive entry by grossing ₦34.7 million in its first week of release and subsequently ₦53.7 million within two weeks.
- Something about the Briggs ₦89 million
Something About the Briggs” is the first 2025 Nollywood movie to be released across all cinemas nationwide. It premiered in Nigerian cinemas on January 31, 2025, and has received positive reviews for its storytelling and performances.
It was produced, directed, and written by Bukola Ogunsola. The movie explores the themes of love, marriage, and forgiveness, focusing on the dysfunctional family of the Briggs, who grapple with marital and relationship issues.
The film follows a young woman named Sophie who is hesitant to marry due to her family’s history of unhappy marriages. Her prospective husband, Chuks, is determined to prove her wrong by uncovering the truth behind her beliefs. He insists on meeting her family, setting off a rollercoaster of events.
The couple embark on visits to the chaotic homes of each of Sophie’s siblings: her brother Richard (Stan Nze) and his wife Nina (Elma Mbadiwe), her other brother Jason (Kenneth Okolie) and his wife Bimbo (Iyabo Ojo), and her sister Cynthia (Rita Dominic-Anosike) and her husband Olumide (Kalu Ikeagwu).
Each of these marriages comes with its own unique troubles, including physical abuse, emotional blackmail, manipulation, infidelity, a lack of respect for boundaries, and insecurity. With each home Sophie and Chuks visit, Chuks begins to question his decision to marry Sophie.
The film features a-list cast of veteran and leading actors, including Gloria Anozie-Young, Norbert Young, Daniel Etim Effiong, Linda Ejiofor Suleiman, Stan Nze, Elma Mbadiwe, Kenneth Okolie, Iyabo Ojo, Rita Dominic-Anosike, and Kalu Ikeagwu, as well as rising stars such as Ariyiike “Dimples” Owolagba, Simi Drey, and Kalu-Anaga Emmanuel Eme, also known as Kanaga Junior.
Something About the Briggs debuted strong at the box office, grossing over ₦22 million in just six days. It has raked in about ₦89 million.
- Makemation ₦54 million
Co-written by Nengi Diri and Toyosi Akerele-Ogunsiji and directed by Michael Akinrogunde, Makemation is a coming-of-age drama set in rural Lagos. The film explores the transformative power of technology and artificial intelligence through the eyes of a brilliant yet underprivileged young girl who uses innovation to tackle some of Africa’s most pressing challenges.
With a cast that includes Richard Mofe-Damijo, Shaffy Bello, and Tomi Ojo, Makemation is being hailed as the most successful African tech-centred film to date. 
Over the Easter weekend, the film grossed ₦21.5 million, adding ₦11.4 million on Easter Monday, bringing its total earnings to ₦32.9 million. It currently stands at about ₦54 million.
- The Masked King ₦21.44 million
The Masked King opened to a double-digit gross after its release on March 28, 2025.
The movie centres around King Ensa’s fateful choices as he turns against his people. His mother faces an impossible choice, either to remain loyal to her son or alter his destiny for the greater good. With this, the fate of the kingdom hangs in a balance.
It was directed by Uduak Obong Patrick and produced by the 7eventh Studio and Fit Ofili Films with cinematography by Jonathan Kovel.
The flick stars Daniel Etim Effiong, Shaffy Bello, Uche Montana, Segun Arinze, Uzor Arukwe, Gideon Okeke, Jenny Stead, and Jude Chukwuka.
On its first day, the title made ₦1.91 million, ₦2.79 million on the second day, and ₦5.53 million on the third day, totalling its weekend gross to ₦10.25 million.
On the fourth day, it grossed ₦4.40 million, ₦3.74 million on the fifth day, ₦1.40 million on the sixth day, and ₦1.63 million on the seventh day, to make a week’s gross of ₦21.44 million.
