Nollywood superstar Funke Akindele has once again demonstrated why she is known as the “Queen of the Box Office.” Her latest film, Behind The Scenes, co-directed with Tunde Olaoye and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, premiered nationwide on December 12, 2025, following  its recent advance screenings on December.

In an extraordinary feat, the film grossed over ₦200 million in its opening weekend (December 12–14), becoming the first Nollywood release of 2025 to reach this milestone in just three days.

The movie also recorded the highest weekend admissions of the year at 34,548 and shattered five opening-weekend records, cementing its position as the biggest opening of the year.

FilmOne Entertainment celebrated the achievement on social media, describing Akindele as the “Queen of the Box Office” and thanking audiences for their overwhelming support.

A Star-Studded Cast and Compelling Themes

Behind The Scenes explores the theme of black tax, reflecting the financial pressures that successful individuals often face from family expectations.

The film features a stellar ensemble cast, including Scarlet Gomez in the lead, alongside Funke Akindele, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Tobi Bakre, Uche Montana, Uzor Arukwe, Ini Dima-Okojie, Mr Macaroni, Ibrahim Chatta, Kamo State, and reality TV personalities Handi and Wanni Danbaki. The drama delves into family, friendship, love, and conflict in the world of filmmaking, delivering both entertainment and social commentary.

Distribution, Budget, and Technical Highlights

Distributed by FilmOne Entertainment, the film had advance screenings that generated ₦27.2 million. Produced on a budget exceeding ₦1 billion, Behind The Scenes runs for 2 hours and 24 minutes and carries a 12A rating, providing audiences with an immersive cinematic experience.

Strengthening Akindele’s Box Office Legacy

This latest achievement reinforces Funke Akindele’s unparalleled reputation in Nollywood. Her previous release, Everybody Loves Jenifa (2024), remains the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever, earning over ₦1.8 billion in Nigeria alone, in addition to revenue from international markets.

The film surpassed the ₦1 billion mark in December 2024 and continued its cinema run into early 2025, establishing new benchmarks for West African cinema.

With Behind The Scenes still playing in cinemas nationwide, expectations are high for it to climb further up the all-time Nollywood box office charts. Early industry reports suggest the movie has set a new standard for opening weekend performances, combining strong ticket sales, audience engagement, and critical acclaim.

A Continued Reign at the Box Office

Funke Akindele’s consistent ability to draw large audiences underscores her commercial reliability and dominance in the industry. Her work continues to shape Nollywood’s financial and creative trajectory, proving that quality storytelling, coupled with star power, remains a recipe for unprecedented success in the Nigerian cinema landscape.

As festive releases continue to fuel Nigeria’s entertainment sector in 2025, Behind The Scenes exemplifies how compelling narratives and talented ensembles can break records and redefine audience expectations. For cinema-goers yet to experience it, tickets remain available nationwide, promising a cinematic event that is both entertaining and socially resonant.