Nollywood’s reigning queen of the box office, Funke Akindele, has once again demonstrated her unparalleled commercial dominance with the spectacular success of her latest film, Behind The Scenes. In a feat that further cements her status as Nigeria’s most bankable filmmaker, the movie achieved a staggering revenue of over N200 million in its opening weekend, making it the biggest opening for any Nigerian film in 2025 so far.
The film, which officially opened in cinemas nationwide on Friday, December 12, 2025, achieved the N200 million milestone in just three days, instantly breaking five key opening, weekend records in the Nigerian cinema market. FilmOne Entertainment, the film’s West African distributor, officially confirmed the news, highlighting the unprecedented audience turnout.
Key figures released by the distributor paint a picture of immense audience mobilization:
- Total Revenue: The film crossed the N200 million mark.
- Admissions Count: The movie recorded an impressive 34,548 ticket sales in its debut weekend, securing the title for the highest weekend admissions of 2025.
- Highest Advance Screening: The excitement was already brewing from the advance screenings held on December 10 and 11, which alone generated an extraordinary N27.2 million, described by distributors as the highest advance, screening revenue ever recorded for a Nollywood production.
The achievement is a significant benchmark for Nollywood, confirming that the industry, particularly under the guidance of powerhouse producers like Akindele, continues to attract massive investment and audience loyalty.
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Thematic Depth and All, Star Cast
Behind The Scenes, which was directed by Funke Akindele alongside Tunde Olaoye, is not just a comedy; it is a drama that delves into complex societal issues with a strong focus on the theme of black tax. The storyline follows Aderonke “Ronky, Fella” Faniran, a successful real estate entrepreneur whose immense generosity and self, sacrifice toward others gradually begin to erode her personal well, being and boundaries.
The compelling narrative is brought to life by a star, studded ensemble cast, a staple of Akindele’s productions. The roster of talent includes:
- Scarlet Gomez in the lead role,
- Funke Akindele herself,
- Iyabo Ojo,
- Tobi Bakre,
- Destiny Etiko,
- Ini Dima, Okojie,
- Uzor Arukwe,
- Ibrahim Chatta, and
- Comedian Adebowale ‘Mr Macaroni’.
The film’s success extends beyond Nigerian borders, having posted strong ticket sales during its earlier premiere in the United Kingdom, further showcasing the growing international appeal of quality Nigerian cinema.
Funke Akindele’s Unbroken Box Office Streak
This latest achievement further solidifies Akindele’s position as a legendary box office force. Her recent run of releases has consistently broken and re, broken her own records:
- Her previous film, Everybody Loves Jenifa, became the fastest Nollywood title to cross the N500 million mark, ultimately becoming the highest, grossing Nollywood film ever, with earnings surpassing N1.8 billion.
- Before that, A Tribe Called Judah set a massive benchmark with an N113 million opening.
The continuous streak of record, breaking openings year after year has rightfully earned Funke Akindele the unofficial title of the “Queen of Box Office.”
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