Nollywood's faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has achieved a significant milestone at the box office, grossing over ₦170.6 million in its first four days in cinemas. According to its distributor, Nile Group, the film's opening performance is a major achievement. The film's success has been attributed to its powerful storyline, which offers audiences a revival of faith, power, and transformation on the big screen.
The distributor, Nile Group, announced the milestone on Monday, expressing gratitude to audiences for their support. The film recorded packed cinemas and sold-out shows since its release. Nile Group described the film's performance as a major achievement, saying "The revival is here. The power is moving. Agbara Nla: The Return opened with N170.6m+. It can only be God." The film's success has been celebrated by fans and industry stakeholders.
Agbara Nla: The Return has set several records with its opening performance. According to Nile Group, the film's opening weekend is the biggest non-December Nollywood opening weekend of all time, the biggest October opening weekend of all time, and the biggest opening weekend ever recorded for a faith-based film. These milestones demonstrate the film's broad appeal and its impact on the Nollywood industry.
The film's success was preceded by a strong preview performance. Before its official release, Agbara Nla: The Return generated about ₦71 million from single-day preview screenings. According to Nigerian Box Office, a Nigerian box-office analysis and consultancy platform, the film generated about ₦70 million from 12,134 admissions during its preview period between September 25 and October 1.
The preview performance was significant, with Nigerian Box Office reporting that the ₦70 million gross was the biggest first-day gross for a Nollywood title. The 12,134 admissions were also the biggest first-day admissions figure recorded in 2026. The film's strong preview performance set the stage for its successful opening weekend.
Despite facing competition from other titles, including Black Market, Star Lomo, and Avengers: Endgame – Encore, Agbara Nla: The Return maintained a strong position at the box office. Its ₦170.6 million opening placed it behind only Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind the Scene among the biggest Nollywood opening weekends. The film's success demonstrates its broad appeal and its ability to compete with other popular titles.
The film's ongoing success is a significant development for the Nollywood industry. Agbara Nla: The Return is currently showing in cinemas nationwide, offering audiences a unique and impactful viewing experience. With its powerful storyline and strong performances, the film is expected to continue to attract large audiences and generate significant revenue.
Key points
- The film grossed ₦170.6 million in its first four days in cinemas.
- Agbara Nla: The Return set several records with its opening performance, including the biggest non-December Nollywood opening weekend of all time.
- The film had generated about ₦71 million from single-day preview screenings before its official release.
