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Directed by Antoine Fuqua and written by John Logan, Michael is a musical biographical drama that covers the early life of Michael Jackson. It follows his journey from a child performer in the Jackson 5 in the 1960s through his rise to fame, culminating around the Bad era in 1988. The film emphasizes his musical development, family dynamics (particularly with his father), and major career milestones, featuring extensive performance sequences.
The cast is led by Jaafar Jackson (Michael Jackson’s nephew) as the adult Michael in his feature acting debut, with Juliano Krue Valdi (also referred to as Juliano Valdi) playing the younger Michael. Supporting roles include Nia Long, Colman Domingo (as Joseph Jackson), Miles Teller, Laura Harrier, Jessica Sula, and Mike Myers. Producers include Graham King, John Branca, and John McClain.
In Nigeria, the film opened with approximately ₦11.2 million on its first day (with previews from April 22), reaching ₦112.3 million over the opening weekend (day 3, April 24–26). It continued to draw audiences, achieving a cumulative total of ₦323.6 million by day 10. In the most recent weekend, it added ₦131 million.
The top 5 movies at the Nigerian box office for that weekend ranked as follows:
5. Lee Cronin’s The Mummy
Lee Cronin’s The Mummy is a 2026 supernatural horror film written and directed by Lee Cronin (known for Evil Dead Rise). The story follows a journalist’s young daughter who vanishes in the desert. Eight years later, she returns to her fractured family, but the homecoming quickly becomes terrifying as she begins transforming into something monstrous.
The cast features Jack Reynor as Charlie Cannon, Laia Costa as Larissa Cannon, May Calamawy as Detective Dalia Zaki, Natalie Grace as Katie Cannon, and Verónica Falcón, with James Wan and Jason Blum among the producers. The film earned ₦10.2 million over the weekend, bringing its cumulative total to ₦67.7 million.
4. The Return Of Arinzo
Directed by Iyabo Ojo, who also serves as a lead actress and executive producer, this Nollywood action-drama sequel follows a rising actor who returns home with his fiancée to support his father’s presidential campaign. Their arrival reignites a dangerous 17-year-old scandal linked to a political figure, unearthing buried family secrets, betrayal, and the truth surrounding Arinzo’s death.
The ensemble cast includes Iyabo Ojo, Funke Akindele, Mercy Aigbe, Bimbo Akintola, William Benson, Uzor Arukwe, Yinka Quadri, and cross-border talents such as Juma Jux and others from Ghana and Tanzania. It is produced under Fespris Production with additional executive producers including Soso Soberekon and Abazee Productions. The film made ₦12.3 million over the weekend, pushing its cumulative gross to ₦333.9 million.
3. Efunroye (Efunroye: The Unicorn)
This Yoruba-language historical epic, released on May 1, 2026, chronicles the life of 19th-century Yoruba merchant, trader, and political influencer Efunroye Tinubu (Madam Tinubu). It depicts her rise from humble beginnings near Abeokuta, her mastery of trade (including palm oil and cloth), her accumulation of power as a kingmaker in Lagos, and her complex legacy amid pre-colonial and early colonial challenges. Faithia Williams (also known as Faithia Balogun) stars as Efunroye Tinubu and serves as executive producer.
The cast features Odunlade Adekola, Saidi Balogun (Saheed Balogun), Femi Adebayo, Mercy Aigbe, Eniola Ajao, Ibrahim Chatta (Ibrahim Yekini), Kolawole Ajeyemi, Femi Branch, and others. Directors include Tope Adebayo Salami, Adebayo Tijani, and Abbey Lanre. The movie opened with ₦29.5 million over the weekend, matching its current cumulative total of ₦29.5 million.
2. The Devil Wears Prada 2
Directed by David Frankel with a screenplay by Aline Brosh McKenna (returning from the 2006 original), this comedy-drama sequel revisits the world of high fashion and magazine publishing. It follows Andy Sachs as she reunites with Miranda Priestly amid the decline of traditional media and the rise of digital influence. The story explores how time and industry changes affect the characters’ careers and relationships.
The cast reunites Meryl Streep as Miranda Priestly, Anne Hathaway as Andy Sachs, Emily Blunt as Emily Charlton, and Stanley Tucci as Nigel. The additional cast includes Justin Theroux, Lucy Liu, Kenneth Branagh, and others. The film debuted strongly with ₦57.3 million over the weekend, giving it a cumulative total of ₦57.3 million.
1. Michael
Michael maintained the top spot with ₦130.7 million for the weekend and a cumulative ₦323.6 million after ten days.
In Summary
Michael has demonstrated steady audience demand in Nigeria, reaching ₦323.6 million in its first 10 days despite not playing in every major cinema chain.
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