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.
Moana 2 has achieved significant success at the Nigerian box office, grossing N366.7 million, making it one of the top releases of the year.
Premiering on November 29, the animated Disney sequel quickly captivated audiences with its vibrant animation and family-friendly themes, crossing the N300 million milestone within four weeks of its release. The film earned an impressive N20.1 million over the weekend, bringing its total to N303.5 million by December 22, 2024.
In addition to a strong opening with advanced screenings generating N12.4 million, Moana 2’s performance was further boosted by a remarkable N106.4 million from its opening weekend.
