Nollywood movie Oversabi Aunty has made a powerful entrance into Nigerian cinemas, pulling in ₦99.8 million in its opening weekend and securing its spot as one of the biggest box office debuts of the year. The film emerged as the second highest-grossing title of the weekend, signalling a strong reception from moviegoers nationwide.
Distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s opening performance also ranks it as Nollywood’s second highest opening film of 2025 so far. The result reflects sustained audience interest in local productions and a competitive box office landscape as the year unfolds.
FilmOne announced the milestone in a celebratory post on its official Instagram page, thanking cinema audiences across West Africa for turning out in large numbers. The distributor described the opening figures as a major achievement for the film and its creative team.
According to FilmOne, the ₦99.8 million debut places Oversabi Aunty firmly among the top-performing Nollywood releases this year, reinforcing its commercial appeal just days into its theatrical run.
Industry observers say the strong opening highlights growing confidence in Nigerian cinema, with audiences continuing to show up for homegrown stories despite economic pressures. The film’s performance adds to a trend of solid box office numbers recorded by select Nollywood titles in 2025.
While detailed daily breakdowns were not released, the opening weekend figure suggests healthy attendance across multiple cinema locations. Analysts note that such a debut gives the film a strong foundation to sustain momentum in the coming weeks, especially if word-of-mouth remains positive.
The success of Oversabi Aunty also underscores FilmOne Entertainment’s continued influence in cinema distribution, as the company remains behind several of the year’s top-grossing releases. Its marketing push and wide cinema rollout are believed to have played a key role in driving the opening numbers.
Beyond the immediate financial milestone, the performance is being viewed as another signal of resilience within Nollywood’s theatrical market. Cinema operators have welcomed the strong turnout, pointing to renewed audience enthusiasm for big-screen experiences.
With competition expected to intensify as more titles enter cinemas, all eyes are now on whether Oversabi Aunty can maintain its pace beyond the opening weekend. Strong midweek numbers and sustained attendance could push the film higher up the 2025 box office rankings.
For now, the film’s opening has delivered a clear message: Nollywood audiences are still showing up, and Oversabi Aunty has successfully captured their attention.
