Nollywood has had a good year in blockbuster movies, from epic movies, to romance and even crime thrillers, the industry has put out different genres of movies, while some were in cinemas, others were dropped on streaming platforms like YouTube and Netflix. Some of the biggest blockbusters so far are;
- Love Lockdown
This movie tells a story of love, the choices that come with it and sacrifices. Yemi is forced to stay with an ex-girlfriend, as Covid 19 restrictions put a hold on his wedding just a while away.
It was released in cinemas nationwide on February 7, 2025 and can easily be added to the list as one of the best movies to come out of nollywood this year.
It was produced by Uche Okocha and directed by filmmaker Lyndsey Efejeku and some of its cast are Andrew Yaw Bunting, Detola Jones and Yewande Osemein.
- Reel Love
Produced by Timini Egbuson and directed by Kayode Kasum. This romance film was released in cinemas on February 14th, 2025 and it follows the impact of social media on love and relationships.
Some of the cast are Efe Iwara, Shaffy Bello, Funke Akindele, Timini Egbuson and Bimbo Ademoye.
- The Presidency
Directed by Sampson Afolabi Johnson and Produced by Sarah Ifidon. It is a political drama that explores a world of power, patriotism and all sides of ambition.
Durodola Jaiyeola played by Mallum Arik leaves the comfort of his life abroad and returns to Nigeria to go through his mother’s already set political legacy. It was released in cinemas on February 21st, 2025. Gideon Okeke, Antar Laniyan and Prince Jide Kosoko are a few of the cast.
- Love In Other Word
This romantic movie took social media by storm when it dropped on March 7th, 2025, with several ravings from watchers and even acknowledgment from brands. It follows the love story of Chioma played by Bamike Olawunmi Adenibuyan and Obiora played by Uzor Arukwe, while Chioma refuses to let guards down, Obiora is insistent and the two eventually fall in love.
The movie is available for streaming on YouTube.
- Labake Olododo
The 2025 epic film produced by Iyabo Ojo and directed by Biodun Stephen, tells the tale of a Yoruba heroine who leads her people to victory by fighting against injustice. It came out in cinemas on March 28th, 2025. It features Iyabo Ojo, Fathia Balogun, Kunle Afolayun and Femi Adebayo, amongst others.
- My Mother Is A Witch
Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, this movie delves into the broken bond between a mother and her daughter, caused by misunderstandings in the past.
The movie dropped on the 23rd of May 2025, and came out in cinemas. Some of the cast are Mercy Aigbe, Efe Irele and Neo Akpofure.
- Red Circle
This Nollywood crime thriller directed by Akay Mason, and produced by Nora Awolowo details the life of a journalist Fikayo Holloway who is caught in a dangerous situation after he investigates a crime syndicate in Lagos. It came out June 2nd 2025, in Cinemas. Some of the cast are Timini Egbuson, Tobi Bakre and Folu Storms.
- Iyalode
This movie follows the life of a woman who becomes the fiercest force in the kingdom she resides in and with power comes betrayal, as she becomes powerful, loyalties are tested. The movie came out in cinemas on June 6th, 2025. It was produced by Toyin Abraham and some of the cast are Muyiwa Ademola, Gabriel Afolayun, Kehinde Bankole, and Toyin Abraham.
- Her Excellency
A First Lady’s quest for power and control unravels when a murder is on the verge of uncovering all of her deadly secrets. It is available in cinemas this July and it was directed by Adebayo Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami.
Some of the cast are Sola Sobowale, Yemi Solade, Adeniyi Johnson, Bimbo Ademoye and Fathia Balogun Williams.
- Lisabi: A Legend Is Born
This movie follows the birth and rise of a hero discussed in folklore, “Lisabi” in his journey to save the people of Egba land.
It was directed by Niyi Akimolayan and co written by Yinka Olaoye and Akinmolayan. Some of the cast include stars like Odunlade Adekola, Lateef Adedimeji and Adebimpe Oyebade. It is available on Netflix.
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