News Warner Bros. Greenlit “The Conjuring” Prequel Conjuring Meta Description: Warner Bros. revives The Conjuring universe with a newly greenlit prequel, reuniting key franchise writers and marking an unexpected continuation after Last Rites. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News American Black Film Festival Invites African Stories for Its 30th Anniversary Edition The American Black Film Festival (ABFF) has opened submissions for its “African Stories” category ahead of its 30th anniversary in 2026, inviting films directed by African citizens or residents to celebrate authentic African storytelling. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News “The Herd” Earns ₦47 Million in Opening Week Daniel Etim Effiong’s The Herd storms the Nigerian box office with a ₦47.1 million debut week, ranking second overall and outpacing fellow new releases. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News “One Battle After Another” Holds Momentum at Nigerian Box Office with ₦62.2 Million After Four Weeks Paul Thomas Anderson’s One Battle After Another, starring Leonardo DiCaprio, maintains momentum at the Nigerian box office, grossing ₦62.2 million after four weeks. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Film “Osamede” Revives Benin’s Lost Glory in a Bold, Mystical Epic A bold reimagining of Benin’s tragic past, Osamede fuses myth, magic, and memory in a visually daring retelling of the 1897 invasion. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Business “Men’s Code” Grosses ₦13M In Two Weeks At The Nigerian Box Ramsey Nouah’s new thriller Men’s Code has earned ₦13.1 million in two weeks at the Nigerian box office, navigating a competitive field of new releases like Osamede. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Business “Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle” Nears ₦200M in Nigeria Five weeks after release, Demon Slayer: Infinity Castle is closing in on ₦200 million at the Nigerian box office, cementing its record as the highest-grossing anime film in the country. Slug: BY Henry-Damian Justice
Business “Tron: Ares” Earns ₦39.7M in Nigeria, Falters Worldwide After Second-Weekend Drop After a soft debut, Tron: Ares has wrapped up its first full week in Nigerian cinemas with ₦39.7 million, even as the sci-fi sequel struggles globally with a steep 66% second-weekend crash. BY Henry-Damian Justice
Business “The Smashing Machine” Loses Screens at U.S. Box Office Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson’s The Smashing Machine crashes out of U.S. cinemas after a disastrous third weekend, losing over 2,500 theaters and struggling to recoup its $50 million budget. BY Henry-Damian Justice
News Imoh Umoren’s “Almost Perfect” Earns ₦10.2 Million in First Week at Nigerian Box Office Imoh Umoren’s Almost Perfect opens strong at the Nigerian box office, grossing ₦10.2 million in its first week and securing a Top 4 spot among major releases. BY Henry-Damian Justice
