The Nigerian box office had a stellar year in 2024, driven by a blend of Nollywood’s homegrown successes and Hollywood blockbusters.
With a total revenue of N4.91 billion generated by the top 10 highest-grossing films, the industry has shown immense growth and resilience.
These standout titles, which captured audiences both locally and internationally, have set a new benchmark for the year.
As 2024 wraps up, the final figures are still being tallied, with projections hinting at a historic N12 billion finish for the year.
December alone contributed over N2.8 billion to the box office, showing the massive demand for quality cinematic experiences. As we await the final box office figures, let’s take a look at the top 10 highest-grossing films of 2024 and how they’ve reshaped the landscape of Nigerian cinema.
Mufasa: The Lion King was released in Nigerian cinemas on December 20, 2024, and distributed by FilmOneNG.
The prequel to the 2019 Lion King remake grossed N64 million during its opening weekend, becoming the highest-grossing Hollywood title for the weekend and the strongest live-action opening in Nigeria for 2024.
Despite mixed reviews from critics, the film received an “A-” CinemaScore from audiences. By the end of December 2024, Mufasa had grossed N309 million at the Nigerian box office and continues to perform strongly as it remains in cinemas into the new year.
