Ori: The Rebirth, a Yoruba-language epic steeped in mysticism and spirituality, has emerged as the second-highest-grossing film in Nigeria this year, taking in N419.1 million as of this week.
The milestone places it just ahead of Captain America: Brave New World (N418.5 million), a major Hollywood contender, in a sign of Nollywood’s growing box office strength and local appeal.
The film, directed and co-produced by veteran actor Muyiwa Ademola alongside Adekola Tijani and Tope Adebayo Salami, opened in Nigerian cinemas on May 1, 2025, and grossed a remarkable N97.8 million in its opening weekend alone.
