December 2025 is shaping up to be a blockbuster month for Nollywood fans. As the holiday season brings families together, these fresh releases offer everything from epic historical battles and hilarious family chaos to sharp industry satires and faith-filled comedies.
Whether you crave high-stakes drama or lighthearted laughs, these films highlight Nollywood’s bold storytelling and star power. Grab your popcorn and dive into our curated list of must-see movies hitting cinemas this month. Perfect for date nights, family outings, or solo binges on the big screen.
This Is Not a Nollywood Movie – December 5 2025
This Is Not a Nollywood Movie is a drama about an older Nollywood director who wakes up from a dream and decides to go back to making films. When he returns, he sees that everything has changed: new cameras, new ways of working, and much tougher competition. He must learn the new rules or give up his career.
The movie is written and directed by Wale Ojo. It stars Bimbo Akintola, Boma Akpore, and Hanks Anuku. The story shows the real struggles of people in the Nigerian film industry, with moments that feel familiar to anyone who loves Nollywood. It opens in cinemas on the 5th December 2025.
Behind The Scenes – December 12 2025
This comedy drama looks at the real side of making movies in Nollywood. It follows a team of filmmakers as they deal with stress, arguments over egos, and problems on set while trying to finish their project.
The movie is produced by Funke Akindele and co-directed by Tunde Olaoye. It stars Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo, Uzor Arukwe, Ibrahim Chatta, Destiny Etiko, Prince Jide Kosoko, Jadrolita, Jayeola Monje, Batife Bentley, HAUWA, Tobeszn, Hawa Magaji, Dorathy Bachor, and Emma Oh My God, among others.
It premieres in cinemas across Nigeria on December 12, 2025.
A Very Dirty Christmas – December 16
This is a funny Christmas movie about a big family gathering. Everyone comes together to celebrate, but old secrets come out, brothers and sisters fight, and many surprising things happen. What starts as a happy holiday turns into big drama and plenty of laughs.
The movie stars Eucharia Anunobi, Femi Branch, IK Ogbonna, Lateef Adedimeji, Ini Edo, Nancy Isime, Taye Arimoro, Josephina Otabor (Phyna), and Wumi Toriola.
It arrives in cinemas nationwide on 16th December 2025.
Over Sabi Aunty – December 19
This is a funny and serious movie about Toun, a church usher who wants to help everyone with her strong faith. She gets too involved in other people’s lives, which causes big problems. The story peaks when her advice ruins a family wedding event, and she has to fix her own mistakes. It shows how faith and family can mix in funny and touching ways.
The movie is directed by Toyin Abraham. It stars Toyin Abraham, Mike Ezuruonye, Efe Irele, Jemima Osunde, Tana Adelana, Queen Nwokoye, and Ovy Godwin.
It will be made available in cinemas across Nigeria on December 19, 2025.
Colours of Fire – December 24
This drama follows a warrior sent by his clan to hunt a dangerous beast. He thinks it’s caused by enemy rivals, but he finds a bigger secret and faces hard truths. The film mixes action, emotion, and Nigerian culture, with themes of love, sacrifice, and strength.
It is written and directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, with camera work by Barney Emordi. The cast includes Gabriel Afolayan as Badero, Mercy Aigbe as Efunsetan, Uzor Arukwe as Akinbode, Femi Branch as Abifarin, Ibrahim Chatta as Baba Agba, and Osas Ighodaro as Moremi.
It arrives in cinemas nationwide on the 24th December 2025.
