There was something different about going to the movies in 2025.
It wasn’t just about seeing a film. It was about the choice people made to leave the house, to meet friends, and witness powerful storytelling. We felt the impact of films that mattered, the strength of communities coming together, and shared experiences that lasted far beyond the theater.
That’s what the 7th Nigeria Box Office Yearbook captures
Released on January 30, this edition documents a year when audiences consistently chose the cinema. Across Nollywood and Hollywood releases, attendance remained strong, repeat viewership was evident, and several titles sustained long runs beyond their opening weekends. By year-end, the data pointed clearly to one thing: cinema-going in Nigeria was active, intentional, and sustained.
But the significance of 2025 goes beyond totals and rankings. The figures reflect patterns of behaviour, audiences responding to stories, showing up in numbers, and returning when films resonated. They mark a year where the cinema remained culturally relevant and commercially viable.
The year also coincided with physical growth in cinema access, with new locations opening and more audiences experiencing the big screen for the first time. These developments broadened the reach and reinforced the role of cinemas as shared spaces for storytelling.
Compiled by FilmOne Entertainment, the Nigeria Box Office Yearbook continues to serve as an industry reference, offering context for performance while preserving a clear record of how Nigerian cinema functioned over the year.
Looking back, 2025 stands out not for spectacle but for consistency. Audiences showed up. Films connected. Cinemas stayed relevant. And in that sense, the cinema truly had us outside.
On a lighter note, here’s a list of some movies we would be treating you to this February:
We are also spoiling you with Love this Valentine’s
All our love
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