Nigerian cinema lovers and streaming audiences have a packed roster of fresh titles to enjoy throughout November 2026. A detailed monthly guide published by film outlet What Kept Me Up shows a strong lineup of major Nollywood theatrical releases, television sitcom returns, and streaming exclusives.
The cinema schedule kicks off on November 6 with several high-profile stories across different genres. Director Kayode Kasum brings the drama Cursed Desire to cinemas through Nile Entertainment, featuring Mike Afolarin alongside Majid Michel and Beverly Osu. On the same day, actress Nancy Isime steps behind the camera for her executive producing debut in Loving Itohan, a romantic drama directed by Orobosa Ikponmwen that also features Uzor Arukwe and Dorathy Bachor.
Other early November theatrical releases include the faith-based romantic comedy The Perfect Spec, directed by Michelle Bello and starring Bamike Olawunmi, as well as Marc Adebesin’s epic sci-fi title The Beacon Man, which stars Gabriel Afolayan and Odunlade Adekola.
Mid-month brings the arrival of several anticipated projects, starting on November 13 with the nationwide release of Dear Ajayi. Directed by Damilola Orimogunje and starring Bimbo Akintola and Tosin Adeyemi, the Venice Days festival entry serves as Nigeria’s official submission for the 2027 Oscars. That same weekend, legendary actor Sam Dede reprises his iconic vigilante character Ebube in Issakaba Returns. Directed by original helmer Lancelot Imasuen, the sequel arrives twenty-five years after the first film and co-stars Chidi Mokeme, Regina Daniels, and Iyabo Ojo.
Also arriving in cinemas on November 13 is Akay Mason’s thriller Five Figurines, featuring an ensemble cast that includes Ini Edo, Mike Ezuruonye, and Chimezie Imo. Later in the month, moviegoers can catch Abimbola Olagunju’s Dambe boxing crime drama Ghetto Never Leaves and the fashion-centred feature Ray of Hope on November 20.
For at-home viewers, the tenth season of popular television comedy My Flatmates kicked off the month on November 2, bringing back regular household drama. Kasum also returns at the end of the month with the prison drama Extra Mile, starring Mercy Johnson-Okojie, Jim Iyke, and Kehinde Bankole, which is scheduled to premiere exclusively on the streaming platform Circuits on November 27.
