Nollywood Blockbuster Return of Arinzo Targets N500 Million After Four Weeks of Box Office Dominance

Nollywood hit The Return of Arinzo maintains its #1 spot for four weeks, grossing N311.5 million as producer Iyabo Ojo eyes the N500 million milestone.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 28, 2026, 6:02 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Legit.ng

Box Office Triumph for Return of Arinzo

Nollywood actress Iyabo Ojo has reached a significant financial milestone with her latest cinematic release, The Return of Arinzo. According to data released on Monday, April 27, 2026, by the film’s distributor, FilmOne Entertainment, the movie has officially grossed N311.5 million at the box office. This achievement solidifies the film's commercial success as it enters its second month in theaters across West Africa, maintaining a consistent lead over competing releases.

Maintaining the Top Spot in West Africa

The distributor confirmed that the film has held the number one position for four consecutive weekends. FilmOne Entertainment issued an appreciation message to supporters, noting that the consistent turnout from audiences across the region has continued to propel the film toward higher earnings. The production’s ability to sustain momentum beyond its opening week reflects strong audience reception and effective regional distribution strategies.

Targets Set for the Half Billion Milestone

Reacting to the latest figures from abroad, Iyabo Ojo expressed her ambition to see the film reach the N500 million mark. Through a promotional video featuring fellow actress Mercy Aigbe and her daughter, Priscilla, Ojo encouraged her fanbase to continue supporting the project at local cinemas. The filmmaker is actively mobilizing different fanbases to compete in a push to cross the half-billion naira threshold, a feat achieved by only a select group of high-budget Nollywood productions.