As the curtains rise on 2025, cinema lovers in Nigeria have plenty to be excited about. This year promises a dazzling array of blockbuster movies that will ignite screens with action-packed adventures, heartwarming tales, and mind-bending stories.
With state-of-the-art visual effects, compelling narratives, and star-studded casts, these films are set to redefine entertainment and spark conversations. So, grab your popcorn and mark your calendars as we explore the most anticipated movies of 2025:
Iyalode and Mr and Mrs Jejeloye By Toyin Abraham
Following her recent exploits in the Nigerian entertainment space, filmmaker Toyin Abraham has announced the release dates for her upcoming projects, Iyalode and Mr and Mrs Jejeloye.
In a post on her Instagram page, the movie star stated that Iyalode will grace the cinemas in June while Mr and Mrs Jejeloye is scheduled for the cinemas in December 2025.
Summer Rain
Nollywood star, Bolaji Ogunmola, has said that Adenike Adebayo-Esho produced film, Summer Rain, would hit the cinemas in February.
According to a post across her Social media pages, Ogunmola disclosed that movie lovers would get to see the love film on February 7.
Noted Nollywood stars expected to grace the movie include: Kayode Ojuolape, Genoveva Umeh, Daniel Etim Effiong Bolaji Ogunmola, Femi Branch, Tina Mba, Lateef Adedimeji, Darasimi Nadi, among others.
Katangari Goes To Town
Reuben Reng directed film, Katangari Goes To Town, will premiered on Prime Video on January 4, 2024.
The film is the eighth film from the First Features Slate from Natives Filmworks and Michelangelo Productions.
Katangari Goes To Town to feature notable movie stars such as Ireti Doyle, Gbubemi Ejeye, Munachi Abii, Patience Ujah, Sani Mu’Azu, Victor Panwal, Rekiya Attah, Shehu Sock Zock, and Abdulfatai Otori.
Red Circle
Nora Awolowo is set to debut as an executive producer in the forthcoming film, Red Circle.
In a post on her Instagram page, the film sees Akhigbe “Akay Mason” Ilozobhie as director with Abdul Tijani as the producer.
Although no official date has been picked for its release, the movie features stars such as Folu Storms, Tobi Bakre, Femi Branch, Bukky Wright, Omowunmi Dada, Ibrahim Suleiman, and Timini Egbuson.
Love Lockdown
Trino Motion Pictures movie has announced the release date for the much anticipated film tilted ‘Love Lockdown’.
According to post on its Instagram page, the Uche Okocha produced movie will grace the screens on February 7.
The films centres around love, heartbreak, and the tough choices we make in unexpected circumstances.
