Cinema Movies to Look Forward to in Lagos This December

The festive season is fast approaching, and Lagos is preparing for another exciting December filled with entertainment, celebrations and memorable outings. For movie lovers, one of the highlights of the season will be the arrival of new Nollywood productions from some of Nigeria's biggest filmmakers.

December has become a particularly exciting period for cinema audiences in Lagos, as friends, families, couples and Nigerians returning from abroad make trips to the cinema part of their holiday activities. From enjoying popcorn while watching a highly anticipated release to sharing reactions and discussing favourite scenes afterwards, the cinema experience adds to the excitement of the festive season.

This December, movie lovers have several productions to anticipate, including Mo Abudu's The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, Funke Akindele's The Four: No One Fights Alone and Toyin Abraham's Bestie.

Here are some Nollywood movies to look forward to this December.

1. The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives

Release date: December 4, 2026

One of the major Nollywood releases this December is The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, produced by Mo Abudu and EbonyLife Films. The movie is an adaptation of Lola Shoneyin's popular novel of the same name and is directed by Daniel Oriahi.

Plot

The story follows Baba Segi, a wealthy Yoruba patriarch whose household consists of four wives and seven children. His seemingly stable family life becomes complicated when he marries Bolanle, an educated fourth wife whose struggle with infertility begins to expose long-hidden family secrets, jealousy and betrayals.

Cast

The movie features Odunlade Adekola as Baba Segi, alongside Iyabo Ojo, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Ademoye and Omowunmi Dada. Other cast members include Nancy Isime, Bisola Aiyeola, Uzor Arukwe, Mike Ezuruonye and Bimbo Manuel.

With its impressive cast and intriguing family storyline, this is one production Lagos cinema audiences will be looking forward to.

2. The Four: No One Fights Alone

Release date: December 11, 2026

Funke Akindele is returning to cinemas with The Four: No One Fights Alone, a drama centred on friendship, motherhood, resilience and the strength of women.

Produced, written and directed by Akindele, the movie is distributed by FilmOne Entertainment.

Plot

The story follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women who come together to fight for the future of a young man they love. Their journey tests their courage, faith and loyalty as they confront difficult circumstances.

Cast

The movie features Funke Akindele, Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Waje and Richard Mofe-Damijo. Other actors include Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Wunmi Toriola, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe and Shoday.

Considering Funke Akindele's impressive record with festive-season cinema releases, this is another production expected to attract considerable attention from movie lovers.

3. Bestie

Release date: December 16, 2026

Toyin Abraham is also preparing to entertain audiences with Bestie, a movie she produces and directs.

Following the success of her previous productions, including Oversabi Aunty, Abraham is hoping to make another strong impression at the Nigerian box office this festive season.

Plot

Although the full storyline has not yet been revealed, the movie has already generated curiosity among fans eager to discover what Abraham has prepared.

Cast

The announced cast includes Toyin Abraham as Ngozi, Pete Edochie as Papa Ngozi, Sola Sobowale as Mama Ngozi, Maurice Sam as Peter, Reminisce as Kazeem and Opeyemi Ayanwale, popularly known as Imisi, as Suzy Baby.

With more cast details and promotional materials expected, audiences will be watching out for further updates ahead of its release.

Make These Movies Part of Your December Plans

With these exciting productions scheduled for December, Lagos cinema audiences have several reasons to look forward to the festive season.

Whether you are planning a cinema date with your partner, a movie outing with friends or a family entertainment day, these releases offer an opportunity to enjoy some of Nollywood's latest stories on the big screen.

Beyond the movies themselves, December cinema outings have become part of the city's festive experience. From choosing what to watch to enjoying the atmosphere of a busy cinema and grabbing something to eat afterwards, it is an enjoyable way to spend time with loved ones.

So, as you make your December plans, you might want to add a cinema visit to your festive-season activities.

Which of these Nollywood movies are you most excited to watch this December?