Nollywood faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, has grossed over N307.2m at the box office, according to an announcement by its distributors and production partners.
The film announced the milestone in a Friday post on Instagram by its distributor, Nile Group, thanking audiences for their support and describing the achievement as the highest-grossing Nollywood title ever for an October release and the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2026.
“Thank you, Nigeria! Agbára Nlá: The Return has grossed N307.2M+, the highest-grossing Nollywood title ever for an October release and the fourth highest-grossing Nollywood title of 2026,” the announcement read.
The film’s latest performance marks an increase from the over N170.6m it grossed in its first four days in cinemas, as previously reported by PUNCH Online.
The Nile Group, announced the earlier milestone on October 5, describing the performance as a major achievement for the film.
“The revival is here. The power is moving. Agbara Nla: The Return opened with N170.6m+. It can only be God,” the distributor said.
Nile Group also thanked audiences for turning up for the film, saying it recorded packed cinemas and sold-out shows.
“Thank you, everyone, for the packed cinemas, SOLD-OUT shows and incredible love,” it added.
The distributor had described the film’s opening as the biggest non-December Nollywood opening weekend, the biggest October opening weekend and the biggest opening weekend for a faith-based film.
Agbara Nla: The Return is a remake of the 1993 Christian film created by filmmaker Mike Bamiloye. The new production was directed by his sons, Damilola Mike-Bamiloye and Joshua “Jay Mikee” Mike-Bamiloye.
The film returned to cinemas on October 1, 2026, more than three decades after the original production.