By Enitan Abdultawab
With total profits exceeding ₦30 billion over the past three years, Nigeria’s film industry has had robust development in box office sales, bolstered by growing audiences and a mix of Nollywood and Hollywood films boosting ticket sales.
According to the most recent Nigeria Box Office data, below are the top ten (10) largest cinemas in Nigeria in terms of ticket sales and revenue.
1. Silverbird Cinema – Lagos
The movie theatre with the greatest ticket sales is Silverbird Ikeja, which also has the biggest box office earnings in the country. Thanks to a solid film lineup and its position in Lagos, where there is still a considerable demand for movies, it attracts big crowds and is the most lucrative movie theatre in Nigeria. With five screens, plush seats, top-notch sound, and cutting-edge projection equipment, Silverbird Ikeja is one of Lagos’ best-performing movie theatres. With a total revenue of N1,117,332,000 in 2025, it became the highest-grossing film in Nigeria.
2. EbonyLife Cinema – Lagos
Second in terms of ticket sales, EbonyLife Cinemas generates a remarkable amount of money from just one location. With four screens, EbonyLife Cinemas is well-known for its independent programming in addition to Nollywood and foreign films. Its broad appeal is demonstrated by its N1,086,316,500 2025 earnings. With first-rate seats, cutting-edge projection, and engrossing sound systems, the movie theatre places a high priority on comfort.
3. FilmHouse Lekki – Lagos
Thanks to its advantageous location and numerous screens that draw constant crowds all year long, Filmhouse Lekki often ranks among the highest earners. Its appeal among Lagos moviegoers is reflected in its strong box office receipts. With six screens and a flagship IMAX theatre with more than 300 seats, FilmHouse Lekki stands out. Its 2025 earnings of N1,084,707,650 proved how well-liked it was.
4. FilmHouse Surulere – Lagos
The Surulere location, another top performer in the FilmHouse network, is one of the Southwest’s highest-earning movie theatres thanks to its substantial ticket sales. With eight screens, FilmHouse Surulere is one of the biggest multiplexes in Lagos. It made N662,534,550 in 2025, demonstrating its appeal to a wide range of viewers. The movie theatre has immersive sound systems, contemporary projection and cosy seats.
5. Genesis – Port Harcourt
In terms of box office receipts, Genesis Port Harcourt is the best movie theatre outside of Lagos, which demonstrates the South-South region’s keen interest in cinema culture. Rivers State’s Genesis Port Harcourt is a six-screen movie theatre renowned for its state-of-the-art amenities and excellent presentation. It made N586,985,000 in 2025, demonstrating the high level of patronage from both domestic and foreign audiences.
6. Silverbird Jabi Lake Mall Cinema – Abuja
Due to its steady audience draw and selection of films, the Silverbird theatre in Jabi Lake Mall is a top performer in the nation’s capital, ranking among the highest in ticket revenue. Abuja’s Silverbird Jabi Lake Mall Cinema has five screens and shows both Nollywood and foreign blockbusters. Its 2025 earnings of N486,901,600 validated its standing as a well-liked entertainment attraction.
7. Genesis Festival Mall – Lagos
The cinema in Genesis Festival Mall, another box office powerhouse in Lagos, sells a lot of tickets and is in the top ten. The movie theatre’s 2025 earnings of N452,873,000 demonstrate how well-liked it is by Lagos patrons. Modern sound systems, comfortable seats, and excellent projection all improve the viewing experience on all screens.
8. Genesis – Benin City
The final regional contributor to Nigeria’s biggest movie theatres is Genesis Benin City, which generates a sizable income outside of major urban areas. In Edo State, Genesis Benin City runs four theatres with a selection of domestic and foreign films in a modern, welcoming environment. It made N435,216,000 in 2025, indicating that the local audience was quite supportive.
9. FilmHouse Ikota – Lagos
Additionally, FilmHouse Ikota Cinema sells a lot of tickets, guaranteeing its spot in the top 10 by income in the nation’s film exhibition market. A variety of Nollywood and foreign films are shown to the audience, and each showing is enhanced by top-notch sound and projection technologies. Its 2025 earnings of N429,540,000 demonstrated how well-liked it was among Lagos locals.
10. FilmHouse Samonda – Ibadan
FilmHouse Samonda in Ibadan, which finished in the top 10, illustrates the expanding desire for cinematic experiences in southern Nigeria outside of Lagos’s main markets. Part of the well-known Filmhouse Cinemas franchise in Nigeria, it is a premier movie theatre situated in Samonda, Ibadan, Oyo State. The theatre’s N384,761,900 in ticket sales in 2025 demonstrated how well-liked it is by moviegoers.
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