May 14, 2026

Now Showing: Movies You Should See at the Cinemas this Weekend in Nigeria

By Okay News

Nigeria’s cinemas are bustling with a diverse array of films this weekend. From local Nollywood dramas to international blockbusters, there’s a movie for every taste.

Here’s an extensive list of movies you should consider watching at the cinemas this weekend in Nigeria, including selections from Silverbird Cinemas.

Now Showing at Nigerian Cinemas

Kingdom of the Planet of Apes

  • Genre: Action, Adventure
  • Synopsis: The apes face new challenges in their dominion over the planet in this thrilling continuation of the saga.

Home & Away

  • Genre: Drama, Comedy, Nollywood
  • Synopsis: A heartwarming Nollywood tale that brings laughter and drama to the big screen.

Tarot

  • Genre: Horror
  • Synopsis: A mysterious tarot deck brings forth a series of spine-chilling events.

The Fall Guy

  • Genre: Action, Comedy, Drama
  • Synopsis: A stuntman’s life turns upside down when he gets caught in a heist.

Aburo

  • Genre: Drama, Nollywood
  • Synopsis: A deep dive into the complexities of family bonds and relationships.

Funmilayo Ransome Kuti

  • Genre: Drama, Nollywood
  • Synopsis: The inspiring story of the legendary Nigerian activist’s fight for women’s rights.

Ajosepo

  • Genre: Drama, Nollywood
  • Synopsis: An exploration of friendship and trust in the midst of life’s complexities.

Abigail

  • Genre: Horror
  • Synopsis: Dark forces are at play in this chilling horror story.

Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire

  • Genre: Action, Adventure
  • Synopsis: The iconic monsters return in an epic showdown.

Blacksmith (Alagbede)

  • Genre: Drama, Nollywood
  • Synopsis: A Nollywood drama that forges a story of tradition and modernity.

Ajakaju: Beast of Two Worlds

  • Genre: Drama, Nollywood
  • Synopsis: A tale of power and mysticism in this Nollywood epic.

Kung Fu Panda IV

  • Genre: Action, Adventure, Comedy, Animation
  • Synopsis: The beloved panda returns for another adventure filled with laughs and martial arts.

Furiosa: A Mad Max Saga

  • Genre: Action
  • Synopsis: A prequel to the Mad Max series, detailing the origins of the fierce warrior, Furiosa.

The Garfield Movie

  • Genre: Animation, Comedy
  • Synopsis: The lasagna-loving cat Garfield gets into new antics in this animated feature.

IF

  • Genre: Drama
  • Synopsis: A thought-provoking film that challenges the concept of fate and choice.

Uno: The F in Family

  • Genre: Comedy
  • Synopsis: A family’s chaotic life is turned upside down by a simple card game.

Resonance – A Symphony of Death

  • Genre: Horror
  • Synopsis: A haunting melody becomes the soundtrack to a series of eerie events.

Movies Showing at Silverbird Cinemas This Weekend

Movie TitleGenreWhy Watch
Kingdom of the Planet of the ApesAction, AdventureThe next chapter in the acclaimed franchise, promising thrilling action and a deep narrative.
Home & AwayDrama, Comedy, NollywoodA heartwarming Nollywood tale that brings laughter and drama to the big screen.
TarotHorrorA mysterious tarot deck brings forth a series of spine-chilling events.
The Fall GuyAction, Comedy, DramaA stuntman’s life turns upside down when he gets caught in a heist.
AburoDrama, NollywoodA deep dive into the complexities of family bonds and relationships.
Funmilayo Ransome KutiDrama, NollywoodThe inspiring story of the legendary Nigerian activist’s fight for women’s rights.
AjosepoDrama, NollywoodAn exploration of friendship and trust in the midst of life’s complexities.
AbigailHorrorDark forces are at play in this chilling horror story.
Godzilla x Kong: The New EmpireAction, AdventureThe iconic monsters return in an epic showdown.
Blacksmith (Alagbede)Drama, NollywoodA Nollywood drama that forges a story of tradition and modernity.
Ajakaju: Beast of Two WorldsDrama, NollywoodA tale of power and mysticism in this Nollywood epic.
Kung Fu Panda IVAction, Adventure, Comedy, AnimationThe beloved panda returns for another adventure filled with laughs and martial arts.
Furiosa: A Mad Max SagaActionA prequel to the Mad Max series, detailing the origins of the fierce warrior, Furiosa.
The Garfield MovieAnimation, ComedyThe lasagna-loving cat Garfield gets into new antics in this animated feature.
IFDramaA thought-provoking film that challenges the concept of fate and choice.
Uno: The F in FamilyComedyA family’s chaotic life is turned upside down by a simple card game.
Resonance – A Symphony of DeathHorrorA haunting melody becomes the soundtrack to a series of eerie events.

This table provides a snapshot of the diverse selection of films available at Cinemas across Nigeria.

Whether you’re looking for local content or international blockbusters, there’s something for everyone. Enjoy your movie experience this weekend!

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