Why December? Reasons Some Filmmakers Prefer the Festive Season for Cinema Releases

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With three months left in 2026, Nollywood's biggest names are already positioning themselves for the most competitive cinema season of the year, December.

Funke Akindele is set to release The Four , while Toyin Abraham is bringing Bestie to the big screen. Ace producer Mo Abudu will also be entering the fray with The Secret Lives of Baba Segi's Wives, making December 2026 one of the most anticipated months for Nigerian cinema.

Funke Akindele, Toyin Abraham, among celebrities set to release movies in cinemas in December. Credit: gettyimages Source: Instagram Why December keeps winning at the Box Office 1. Holidays and work breaks The logic behind the December rush is straightforward: schools close, many workers go on holiday, and families and friends suddenly have time on their hands.