Nigeria’s box office slowed in September, closing at just over N900 million in grosses, the second-lowest monthly total of 2025.
The figure, while stronger than early projections of N750 million to N800 million, underscores the seasonality and volatility of the market, with distributors now looking ahead to October to see if the industry can restore its billion-naira streak.
The month was widely expected to underperform given its release schedule, but two titles helped lift results above expectations: Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle and The Conjuring: Last Rites. Both imported tentpoles delivered robust returns, driving admissions and offsetting the quieter performance of local titles.