Nollywood is currently experiencing a huge surge, and since January 2026, movie theatres all over Nigeria have become vibrant hubs of entertainment. This month’s box office offerings satisfy all of your cravings, whether you’re looking for heart-pounding action, sweeping historical epics, laugh-out-loud comedy, or emotional drama.Nollywood is riding a serious high right now, and January 2026 has turned cinemas across Nigeria into buzzing hotspots of entertainment. Whether you’re craving emotional drama, laugh-out-loud comedy, sweeping historical epics, or pulse-pounding action, this month’s box office offerings deliver on every front.
We’ve compiled a list of the top five films that are currently playing in Nigerian theatres. These are the five Nollywood films you should see in theatres this January, ranging from family-oriented struggles to mythical warfare and daring heists:
(1) Behind the Scenes
With this emotionally charged drama that reflects real-life struggles that many Nigerians are all too familiar with, Funke Akindele once again demonstrates why she is still one of Nollywood’s most lucrative stars. The movie centres on Scarlet Gomez’s nuanced and vulnerable portrayal of Aderonke “Ronky-Fella” Faniran, a powerful real estate agent whose unselfish generosity gradually leads to her demise. Ronke is surrounded by family and friends who take advantage of her generosity, which wears her out emotionally and financially. Iyabo Ojo, Uzor Arukwe, Ibrahim Chatta, and Ini Dima-Okojie all give excellent performances that enhance the narrative, and Tobi Bakre excels as her conceited younger brother. This moving story about boundaries, sacrifice, and the hidden cost of saving everyone is further elevated by Destiny Etiko and Uche Montana.
(2) Aunty Oversabi
In this clever but thought-provoking comedy, Toyin Abraham Ajeyemi plays Toun, a devout church usher who feels it is her divine duty to correct everyone around her. Her well-intentioned meddling quickly devolves into mayhem, transforming her house into a moral battlefield and leading to a memorable wedding introduction gone awry. The film, which has a strong cast that includes Mike Ezuruonye, Jemima Osunde, Enioluwa Adeoluwa, Ngozi Ezeonu, and Queen Nwokoye, strikes a balance between humour and sobering lessons about self-awareness, judgement, and the perils of excessive righteousness.
(3) Fire Colours
Colours of Fire, directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, is a visually stunning and emotionally charged epic that takes place in a mythical past. Akinbode, played by Uzor Arukwe, is a ferocious warrior assigned to destroy a dangerous foe endangering his people. When he develops feelings for Moremi (Osas Ighodaro), a woman from the rival tribe he has been taught to hate, his mission takes an unexpected turn. Conflict arises from their forbidden love, forcing both parties to face long-standing animosity. The film, which features strong performances from Gabriel Afolayan, Ibrahim Chatta, Mercy Aigbe, and Femi Branch, combines romance, war, and folklore into a potent cinematic experience.
(4) Gingerrr
Gingerrr offers tension, style, and adrenaline in equal measure for fans of fast-paced thrillers. The story, which has been dubbed the heist movie of the year, centres on four women who are motivated by revenge, desperation, and hidden secrets as they plot a risky robbery that has the potential to permanently alter their lives. The film, which is directed by Bisola Aiyeola, Bukunmi “KieKie” Adeaga-Ilori, Bolaji Ogunmola, and Wumi Toriola—who also serve as executive producers—thrives on incisive dialogue, tension, and unexpected turns. Shaffy Bello, Timini Egbuson, and Lateef Adedimeji’s supporting parts give this gritty, suspenseful journey depth.
(5) The King of Thieves, Agesinkole 2
Rekindling the legend of the feared outlaw Ajeromi, Femi Adebayo returns with the eagerly anticipated sequel to his 2022 smash hit. Agesinkole 2 transports viewers back to a turbulent realm where power struggles, corruption, and ancient forces once again clash. Along with Toyin Abraham, Yemi Solade, Muyiwa Ademola, Fathia Balogun Williams, and veteran legend Adebayo Salami, Odunlade Adekola plays the troubled king once more. The film is a magnificent celebration of culture and cinematic ambition, full of fierce battles, mystic symbolism, and Yoruba mythology.
