Award-winning actress, filmmaker, and producer Funke Akindele has once again made history in Nollywood. Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, released nationwide on December 12, 2025, after advance screenings on December 10 and 11, has grossed ₦512 million in just twelve days. According to FilmOne Entertainment, this achievement makes it the highest-grossing Nollywood movie of 2025 so far and the fastest Nigerian film to cross the ₦500 million milestone. The distributor celebrated the feat with a statement thanking West African audiences for filling cinemas and carrying the story with love, describing the run as “another history made.”
Breaking Records
The film’s performance has been nothing short of extraordinary. FilmOne confirmed that Behind The Scenes broke five opening-weekend records, including becoming the fastest Nollywood film to hit ₦500 million and the number one film of the weekend across Nigeria and Ghana. It also set new benchmarks for advanced screenings and overall box office climb within two weeks. This achievement further solidifies Akindele’s reputation as Nollywood’s most consistent box office force, capable of delivering both commercial success and cultural impact.
The Cast and Story
Behind The Scenes features an all-star ensemble that includes Scarlet Gomez, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, and Uche Montana. While the full plot has been kept under wraps, the film blends drama and comedy with themes of resilience, ambition, and the realities of the entertainment industry. Its meta-narrative resonates strongly with audiences, offering both entertainment and reflection on the challenges faced by creatives in Nollywood.
Conclusion
This success builds on Akindele’s previous record-breaking films. Her 2024 hit Everybody Loves Jenifa became Nollywood’s biggest opening weekend of all time, surpassing her earlier record set by A Tribe Called Judah, which opened with ₦113 million. Everybody Loves Jenifa went on to gross over ₦1.8 billion in Nigeria, with additional revenue from international markets. With Behind The Scenes, Akindele has proven once again that she is a trailblazer, consistently raising the bar for Nollywood productions.
