The Nation (photo on page)
2025-12-16
According to The Guardian, Funke Akindele’s film Behind The Scenes crossed ₦200 million in its opening weekend, citing FilmOne’s performance announcement and admissions figures.
The report highlights how strong distribution, marketing and screen allocation can turn local titles into blockbuster runs.
The next signal to watch is whether the film sustains momentum beyond opening weekend.
FilmOne/Instagram reposts: “crosses ₦200M in one weekend…”
Note: “A second mainstream outlet confirmation with a direct quote was not available in retrieved sources for this session.”
Analysis/Echotitbits take: This strengthens the argument that Nollywood’s theatrical ceiling is rising if execution is tight. Watch week-two drop-off, piracy impact, and diaspora screenings that can extend the revenue tail.
Source: The Guardian (Nigeria) — December 16, 2025 (https://guardian.ng/life/funke-akindeles-behind-the-scenes-records-over-%e2%82%a6200m-in-opening-weekend)
