After a week of endless hustle, back-to-back traffic, and Japa updates flooding your timeline… it’s time to breathe.

This weekend, don’t just recharge your phone, recharge your soul. How? One chilled drink, one tub of popcorn, and one seat at the cinema. Nollywood came prepared this July, and the screens are screaming culture, suspense, fashion, and raw emotion.
If you’ve been asking, “What should I watch this weekend?” we got you.
Let’s dig into the movies currently lighting up the big screen and the ones set to premiere soon that are already causing serious tension online.

Now Showing: The Films Already Shaking Cinemas This Month

Title: Owambe Thieves
Genre: Crime Drama
Cast: Odunlade Adekola, Zubby Michael, Sola Sobowale, Femi Branch
Directed by: Adebayo Tijani
Story:

When two regular guys discover money raining at an owambe party, what starts as a lucky night quickly spirals into a dangerous chase, greed, and betrayal.
Why you should see it: It’s party vibes turned survival mode. With Odunlade’s signature energy and Sola Sobowale’s fierce presence, this is not your regular “money heist” flick, this one is coded in lace and gele with real street lessons.

Title: Labake Olododo
Genre: Epic Drama (Yoruba)
Cast: Mercy Aigbe, Odunlade Adekola, Iyabo Ojo, Femi Adebayo
Produced by: Isbae U
Story:

Labake is a woman raised in fire, political betrayal, cultural suppression, and broken promises. But one thing remains: her spirit is unshaken.
Why you should see it: This isn’t just a movie, it’s an anthem for strong Yoruba women. The cinematography is stunning, the acting is intense, and the storytelling is rich in culture. If you’re looking for village drama with a queen’s heart, this is it.

Title: Red Circle
Genre: Crime Thriller
Cast: Folu Storms, Lateef Adedimeji, Tobi Bakre, Bukky Wright
Story: A young journalist stumbles into a criminal underworld while trying to uncover the truth behind a mysterious murder.
Why you should see it: Think Blood Sisters but grittier. Folu Storms delivers one of her best performances  sharp, focused, vulnerable. This film doesn’t just entertain; it speaks to the cost of curiosity and the secrets Lagos hides under its street lights.

Title: Iyalode
Genre: Historical Epic
Cast: Toyin Abraham, Bukky Wright, Odunlade Adekola
Produced by: Kolawole Ajeyemi
Story:

In a time of war, betrayal, and kings, one woman rises to claim power and change the future of her people. But power, as always, comes at a cost.
Why you should see it: This is royal cinema. From regal costumes to thunderous dialogue, Iyalode is for lovers of deep-rooted Yoruba heritage, bold queens, and poetic power struggles. If you want goosebumps, this is your film.

Coming Soon: Movies You Should Already Be Gassed For

Title: Undercover (Premiering this July on YouTube)
Cast: Jim Iyke, Deyemi Okanlawon, Teniola Aladese
Story: A former cop dives deep into Lagos’ criminal core to dismantle a syndicate, but the deeper he goes, the more he risks losing himself.
Why you should care: It’s gritty, it’s urban, and it’s Jim Iyke doing what he does best  walking the line between calm and chaos. Plus, Deyemi’s eyes alone will sell you tension.

Title: King of Boys 3: The Beginning of the End (Coming December)
Cast: Sola Sobowale, Toni Tones, Reminisce, Nse Ikpe-Etim
Written & Directed by: Kemi Adetiba
Story: Eniola Salami is back but this time, even the throne isn’t safe. Political power clashes with street loyalty in this final showdown.
Why you should care: Because this is King of Boys, and when it drops, the streets pause. Expect betrayal, blood, and big lines like, “Power is never given… it is taken.”

Title: Sugar Rush 2 (Late 2025)
Cast: Adesua Etomi Wellington, Bimbo Ademoye, Bisola Aiyeola
Story: The Sugar sisters are back — this time, on the run across South Africa and Nigeria after another job goes wrong. But who’s chasing who?
Why you should care: It’s comedy, heist, and chaos wrapped in fashion and fire dialogue. The energy? Viral-ready.

Title: Hell Ride (TBA)
Cast: Chioma Chukwuka Akpotha
Story: A struggling female cab driver juggles motherhood, street danger, and one secret that could burn her life down.
Why you should care: It’s raw. It’s real. And Chioma Chukwuka is going back to her drama roots. If you love character-driven stories, bookmark this one.

Final Words from Desauce

So this weekend, don’t just “chill” at home with endless TikTok scrolls. Step out, dress light, invite someone sweet or go solo and let Nollywood remind you that we tell stories like no one else.
Grab your tickets, support our own, and escape into the magic of cinema , even if it’s just for two hours.
Which one are you watching first?
Tag us with your cinema pics and let us know your review. We might feature your take on our next post!