What to Watch This December: 5 Nollywood Movies to Watch in December

December is almost always loaded with a special kind of magic:  families gathering, jollof on the stove, weddings every weekend and that beautiful feeling of closing out the year wrapped in gratitude and God’s goodness. Wait, we missed one item: good ol’ Nollywood drama! What is a great December without a solid lineup of films packed with laughter and pure Naija vibes?

If you’re looking for what to watch this festive season, then relax. We’ve got you! Here are the top Nollywood releases lighting up our holidays, with all the entertainment you need for those cosy, end-of-year moments.

1. Behind The Scenes

This film is brought to us by the one and only Box-Office Queen, Funke Akindele, starring Iyabo Ojo, Kunle Remi, Tobi Bakre, Ibrahim Chatta, amongst other amazing actors. We’re looking forward to a film filled with tension you can cut with a knife, and family dynamics that feel oh-so-familiar. This looks like a December drama that will have you laughing and maybe a little triggered in the best way.

2. This Is Not A Nollywood Movie

The title alone already sets a campy self-aware tone. This film is expected to bend genres, giving us a fourth-wall break to shatter all fourth-wall breaks.

The cast includes big names like Bimbo Akintola, Blossom Chukwujekwu, Chidi Mokeme, Wale Ojo, Hanks Anuku, Broda Shaggi, Olumide Oworu, Shatta Bandle and Boma Akpore, directed by Wale Ojo. It’s a mix of established stars and new talent, promising a unique cinematic experience. Say bye-bye to cliche Nolly troops!

3. Oversabi Aunty

The movie stars Toyin Abraham, Tana Adelana, Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Efe Irele.

We already know Toyin Abraham as the one-woman entertainment powerhouse both on our screens and in real life. Nobody plays eccentric, oversabi characters like her, so this is surely one to watch. Also, with co-stars like Tana Adelana, Enioluwa Adeoluwa and Efe Irele, we are definitely in for some loud laughs; loud enough to wake those outside the theatres!

4. A Very Dirty Christmas

If December had a genre, this movie would be it. A Very Dirty Christmas mixes comedy, secrets, scandal, and holiday cheer in a way only Nollywood can. The lineup of Ini Edo, Adedimeji Lateef, Nancy Isime, Wumi Toriola, IK Ogbonna, and others promises a holiday-themed rollercoaster of “Oh no, they didn’t”s.

5. Colours of Fire – Coming Christmas Eve 2025

From the poster, we can tell that this is going to be an interesting one, especially with the combination of actors like Osas Ighodaro, Uzor Arukwe, Gabriel Afolayan, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Branch, and superstar director Niyi Akinmolayan. The visual intensity alone hints at a story rooted in sacrifice and complicated choices. If you're a fan of deep storytelling and striking visuals, this is one to bookmark for the final month in 2025.

This December, Nollywood Is Feeding Us Well

From outrageous comedy to gripping action, heartfelt drama to romance that lights up the screen, Nollywood is ending the year with a feast of stories. Just the right amount of flavour to light up our screens and warm our bellies too. How exciting!