It’s a brand new month, and Nollywood is coming in strong. From riveting Crime Thrillers to Action, and Drama, August is giving everything. Whether you’re heading to the cinema or staying in with your favorite streaming platform, there’s no shortage of stories to dive into. Here’s your ultimate guide to Nollywood releases dropping this August, save the dates.

Closure Mandate — August 1

After giving David fifteen years of her life, Linda is blindsided when he announces he’s getting married. What follows is a storm of betrayal, heartbreak, and revenge. Caught in a dangerous love triangle, Linda must decide: seek justice or find the strength to finally let go?

Closure Mandate, inspired by true events, is a powerful drama about love lost, the cost of betrayal, and the courage it takes to start again. Directed by Robert O. Peters and produced by Bode Ojo, the film premieres on Prime Video on August 1, 2025.

Hakeem: Seeking Justice — August 1

A grieving man battles betrayal and a broken system in this intense action drama. Former military officer Hakeem returns home to discover his family has been murdered, pushing him onto a path of vengeance that forces him to question justice and survival.

Directed by JJC Skillz (Abdulrasheed Bello) and produced by Afristar Media, the film stars Deyemi Okanlawon as Hakeem, alongside Gabriel Afolayan, Regina Daniels, Chioma Chukwuka, Zubby Michael, Bolanle Ninalowo, and more. Hakeem: Seeking Justice hits cinemas nationwide on August 1, 2025.

Dead Tide — August 1

Set in a coastal town, this high-octane thriller asks: What happens when you capture a president’s son committing murder and become a target yourself? Itoro, a former Niger Delta militant, finds himself on the run with Sade, a social media influencer whose accidental recording sets off a deadly chase.

Directed by Soji Ogunnaike and produced by POV Films with Rushing Tap Studios, the film features Ikechukwu Onunaku, Mobimpe Adedimeji, Eniola Ajao, Ibrahim Suleiman, William Benson, and more. Dead Tide opens in cinemas on August 1, 2025

What About Us ? — August 1

After it’s 2024 cinema run, What About Us is now available via streaming. The film follows a young couple, with a son. Their marriage seems perfect on the outside, but secrets and a lack of communication seek to drive them apart. As a result, both find solace in other affairs which drives a wedge further between them. Will they walk the path of forgiveness and restoration for the sake of their marriage or will they succumb to selfishness and lose everything?

Directed by Kayode Kasum, the film features Kunle Remi, Atlanta Bridget Johnson, Folu Storms and many others.

Premieres via this website.

Finding Nina — August 8

JB (Jabir), a world-renowned street photographer, returns home to Northern Nigeria in search of stories untold. But when he photographs a mysterious woman in a red veil — Nina, his childhood love — a haunting and poetic search begins. As he journeys through dreamlike memories, folklore, and family scars, JB must confront the emotional weight of his past and the love he’s long ignored. Finding Nina is a cinematic ode to the beauty of Northern Nigeria and the healing power of coming home, from the makers of Breath of Life and The Fire & The Moth.

Directed by Famous Odion Iraoya and produced by Dalaham Hirse & Joshua Enakarhire, the film stars Abdulazeem M Ibrahim, Ijapari Ben-Hirki, Tomi Ojo, Paul Sambo, Mbasiti Jesse, Ahmed Isa, and Rabi’u Rikadawa. Finding Nina streams exclusively on Prime Video from August 8, 2025.

The Benefactor — August 8

When a rising star’s breakthrough is cut short by the machinations of a powerful mentor, she must expose the truth or risk losing everything. The Benefactor is a suspenseful Nollywood drama that examines ambition, greed, and the cost of mentorship gone wrong.

Directed by Adeoluwa Owu, written by Temilolu Fosudo, and produced by Folakemi Bello and Owu, it stars Bimbo Ademoye as Tuntunlade, alongside Kunle Remi, Tobi Makinde, Joke Muyiwa, Kiitan Bukola, Manuel Bimbo, and Akin Lewis. The Benefactor premieres in cinemas on August 8, 2025.

Revelations — August 15

When a trusted cleric goes missing, his daughter, a renowned surgeon, returns from the U.S. to uncover a trail of spiritual corruption and betrayal. Revelations bridges Nigerian tradition with American noir to ask: How far would you go to protect faith and family?

Directed by Martins Samuel, the film boasts a diverse and international cast. The film stars Richard and Tega Mofe-Damijo, Chioma Akpotha, Tanya Price, Ryon Thomas, Nnamdi Kanaga, and Alex Boyé.

Revelations hits cinemas on August 15, 2025.

Devil Is A Liar — August 15

Adaora, a successful career woman, has given up on love until a chance encounter with Jaiye Abiodun, an old flame, stirs up emotions she thought were long buried. As their paths intertwine once more, a web of passion, secrets, and choices forces both to confront what lies beneath the surface. Between heartache and healing, can love truly be resurrected?

Directed by Moses Inwang and distributed by Fortress Studios, Devil Is A Liar stars Nse Ikpe-Etim and James Gardiner. The film premieres on Netflix on August 15, 2025.

ABÁNISÉTÈ: The Ancestor — August 15

An idol. A treasure. A power beyond borders. When outsiders seek to control what they don’t understand, A battle begins!

Directed by Itele and produced by Femi Adebayo, the cast lineup includes Itele, Femi Adebayo, Lateef Adedimeji, Omowunmi Dada, Olarotimi Fakunle, Broda Shaggi and many others.

Coming to cinemas, August 15th.

Sin: Blackout — August 22

The concluding part of Sin: First Blood. An empire is crumbling, and vengeance is the only law. In this gripping African action thriller, a woman refuses to back down and a man won’t rest until war is declared. As betrayal and survival collide, Sin: Blackout unravels a ruthless story of power, revenge, and redemption.

Directed by Yemi Morafa and produced by 6th Sense Movies, the film stars Jim Iyke, Toni Tones, Chidi Mokeme, Gideon Okeke, Yemi Blaq, Toke Makinwa, Hermes Iyele, Shaffy Bello, Patrick Doyle, and many others across the continent. 

Sin: Blackout premieres globally on Prime Video on August 22, 2025.

The Serpent’s Gift — August 29

Set in Eastern Nigeria, The Serpent’s Gift follows Ijeoma Sylvanus, a young widow thrust into a ferocious battle for her late husband’s empire. As rival family members close in, blood ties become weapons and mourning gives way to power games in this richly woven mystery-drama. When tradition clashes with ambition, justice becomes the scariest inheritance of all.

Directed by Kayode Kasum and produced by Winifred Nkiru Mena-Ajakpovi, the film centers on a stellar ensemble including Linda Ejiofor‑Suleiman, Stan Nze, Tina Mba, Daniel Etim‑Effiong, Beverly Osu, Nonso Odogwu, and Ric Hassani. The Serpent’s Gift opens in cinemas nationwide on August 29, 2025

Everybody Loves Jenifa — August 29

Jenifa’s popularity fades when a shady new neighbor, Lobster, outshines her charity work. In Ghana, Jenifa and friends face a deadly drug baron after a bag of drugs is mistakenly left in their rental.

Funke Akindele returns as Jenifa, with Falz reprising his role as Sege. New stars include Nancy Isime, who plays Olivia, a stylish socialite who guides Jenifa. Patience Ozokwor and Jackie Appiah also join the cast, adding more depth to the story. The movie also stars Adedimeji Lateef, Adebayo Salami (Oga Bello), Layi Wasabi, KieKie, D’banj, and many others, each bringing a unique energy to the film.

Streaming on Prime Video from August 29.

August is delivering one of Nollywood’s most diverse and ambitious slates yet. Whether you’re hitting the cinemas or streaming from home, these stories promise high-stakes tension, raw emotion, and the kind of unforgettable performances that prove Nigerian cinema isn’t just rising, it’s redefining the game.

List will be updated when new tittles are announced.