The month of June is full of activity in the Nollywood film industry. Seems like the screen will be alive with emotions this month, as heroes come to light, secrets are discovered and destinies clash.
It feels like a movie season tornado, filled with heart-pounding adventures, tears and stories you won’t forget. From the bright films on the big screen to the late-night streaming, stories are ready to be enjoyed. If you believe Nollywood has already done its best, you’re in for a surprise in 2025.
The Fire and the Moth (June 3)
A crime drama by Taiwo Egunjobi unfolds after a smuggler takes a valuable bronze head from western Nigeria. With Tayo Faniran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, Ini Dima-Okojie and others having key roles, the movie plunges into a world full of betrayal, greed and struggle to endure.
Premieres on Prime Video, June 3.
Red Circle (June 6)
Everything looks perfect for Fikayo: he has money, a high social standing and a clear plan for his future based on tradition. In spite of everything, she seeks something else: the truth. Going against the norm, she decides to work in investigative journalism. Trying to understand the shadows in her world causes her to uncover secrets that some would stop at nothing to protect. The search for a purpose soon turns into a challenging trip filled with risky decisions, deceit and hidden secrets.
In Red Circle, Folu Storms, Tobi Bakre, Timini Egbuson, Mike Afolarin, Omowunmi Dada, Femi Branch, Bukky Wright, Lateef Adedimeji, Debo Adedayo, Lizzy Jay, Ruggedman, Ibrahim Suleiman, Shamz Garuba, Detola Jones, Patrick Diabuah, Taye Arimoro and Inem King are the main stars. The film will be available for streaming at Cinema across Nigeria starting June 6.
Iyalode (June 6)
Toyin Abraham appears once again in the big screen in Iyalode, a Yoruba-language film from FilmOne Entertainment.
The story which is set in a distinctive cultural context, follows a woman who fights against tradition to reach a position of leadership. It features the story of royalty, power and strength—an epic that respects the powerful spirit of women when facing troubles.
Kehinde Bankole, Wale Ojo and Muyiwa Ademola are the main actors and Iyalode will be in cinemas across Nigeria from June 6, 2025.
The Shadow of Greed (June 20)
Jerry Chen comes to Nigeria as the new Head of Construction, hopeful for success, but events soon turn things into a nightmare. Jerry is put in a dangerous situation when Oba Adebukola Adele wants to control everything, making it difficult for Jerry to choose between his own safety and doing the right thing. Castro, a magnetic youth leader, leads the struggle against corruption and greed and the residents of Kosonoma support them fiercely.
Directed by Akay Mason, The Shadow of Greed has actors such as Olumide Oworu, Gabriel Afolayan, Toke Makinwa and Kent S. Leung. Experience the movie in cinemas all over Nigeria from June 20, 2025.
Unclaimed (June 20)
A moving account of determination, perseverance and the decision to speak out.
Biodun Stephen directs this film which stars Kunle Remi, Ellma Mbadiwe, Timini Egbuson, Omowumi Dada, Teniola Aladese and others.
In cinemas on June 20th.
Mending (June 27)
From feelings of despair to hope, Mending shows the road to redemption, love and understanding.
Director Robert Peters’ film with Shaffy Bello, Nancy Isime, Omowunmi Dada, Ademola Adedoyin, Enyinna Nwigwe and others in key roles.
You can watch it for the first time on Cinema across as from June 27.
