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.
Deadpool & Wolverine has taken Nollywood cinemas by storm, grossing an impressive N706.7 million at the box office. This Marvel crossover event, which brings together two fan-favorite characters, Deadpool and Wolverine, delivered a thrilling cinematic experience with its high-energy action scenes and engaging storyline, appealing to audiences across Nigeria.
The film achieved a major milestone, becoming only the fifth movie to surpass N700 million in English-speaking West Africa. As of the latest figures, Deadpool & Wolverine has earned a total of N700,213,987 with more than 142,000 admissions. This places it among an elite group of films to reach such a significant financial benchmark at the Nigerian box office.
