New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this January 2025

All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in January 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates:

– Nollywood Movies (and select African countries)

– Nollywood TV shows (and select African countries)

– International Movies

– International TV shows

Track your favourite movies and TV shows directly on your phone calendar.

Nollywood Movies Available to Watch In January 2025

January 3

Umjolo: The Beginning, My End!

The third installment in Netflix’s Umjolo original film series follows Mayi as she navigates the tension between her family’s expectations and her free-spirited nature. Her doubts about her upcoming wedding intensify when she encounters a passionate and charming saxophonist. The film features performances by Nombulelo Mhlongo, Yonda Thomas, Busisiwe Mtshali, Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, and Tina Redman.

January 4

Kantagari Goes To Town

Another in the First Features Project and Directed by Reuben Reng(Love and Life) Katangari Goes To Town explores a retired police inspector turned vigilante who is reluctantly summoned to Abuja to solve his cousin’s mystery murder. This leads him deep into a web of family secrets, betrayal, and suspense. The cast includes Segun Arinze, Ireti Doyle, Munachi Abii, Sani Mu’azu and Gbubemi Ejeye.

Available to stream on Prime Video.

January 10

Lisabi: A Legend is Born

The second part of the Netflix two-part film directed by Niyi Akinmolayan returns this new year. Lisabi: A Legend is Born tells the story of 18th-century Egba farmers’ rebellion against the Oyo Empire. It stars Adedimeji Lateef, Femi Adebayo, Ibrahim Chatta, Rose Afije and Odunlade Adekola.

January 31

Something About The Briggs

Directed by Bukola Ogunsola (Another Father’s Day), Something About the Briggs delves into themes of wealth, family, and marriage. The film features a stellar cast, including Rita Dominic, Iyabo ojo, Daniel Etim-Effiong, Stan Nze, Kenneth Okolie, and Kalu Ikeagwu. The film will be available in Cinemas Nationwide.

Nollywood TV Shows Available to Watch In January 2025

January 10

Cheta’M S2

The second season of showmax original, Cheta’ M returns. It explores the extraordinary love story of Adanna and Nnanna, young lovers who must fight to protect their love in a world where tensions between the kingdoms of Mgberi and Ajaani have reached dangerous levels.

The epic drama series features Oluchi Amajuoyi, Kingsley Nwachukwu, Ruby Okezie, Kalu Ikeagwu, Nonso Odogwu and Nnamdi Agbo.

January 13

The Real Housewives of Lagos S3

Showmax’s The Real Housewives of Lagos is coming back for a third season with three new housewives:Dabota Lawson, Adeola “Diiadem” Adeyemi and Sophia Momodu, joining the cast lineup.

January 17

Young, Famous & African S3

Unscripted series, Young, Famous & African returns for a third season with new faces: socialite Kefilwe Mabote and Nollywood actress Ini Edo joining the cast. The new season of the series premieres on Netflix.

January 24

Under The Influence

A new Showmax TV series, Under The Influence is coming to your screens, following Dami, a third-class graduate who unexpectedly gains fame after a viral social media rant about his overbearing millennial brother. Thrust into Lagos’ celebrity culture, Dami must navigate a world of fame, deceit, and illusion.

The series stars Iremide Adeoye, Bobby Ekpe, Eva Ibiam, and Fumbi Ibitoye.

Hollywood Films Available to Watch In January 2025

January 1

Dune: Part Two

Following its theatrical release last year, Denis Villeneuve’s Dune: Part Two arrives on Showmax this January. The film continues the saga of Paul Atreides as he unites with Chani and the Fremen to seek vengeance against those who destroyed his family. Confronted with a choice between his love for Chani and the fate of the universe, Paul must act to prevent a future catastrophe only he can foresee. The cast includes Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Florence Pugh, and Austin Butler.

January 2

Shakespeare in Love

The 1998 comedy film and Oscar’s Best Picture winner returns to the small screen only on Showmax. It tells of William Shakespeare looking for a muse to help with his writing. When he meets Viola, who loves the theatre, she plays the part perfectly. However, she is promised to Lord Wessex in marriage. It stars John Finennes, Gwyeth Paltrow, Judi Dench, Ben Affleck and Colin Firth

January 6

In Bruges

2008 film In Brudges debuts on Showmax. The film follows Ray and Ken, two hitmen who get stuck in Bruges, Belgium, after an unsuccessful mission. The situation becomes even more complicated when their boss asks Ken to kill Ray. It stars Colin Farrell,Brendan Gleeson, Clémence Poésy, Ralph Fiennes,Harry Waters and Jordan Prentice.

January 10

Den of Thieves 2: Pantera

The sequel to the 2018 action thriller Den of Thieves sees Gerard Butler, O’Shea Jackson Jr., and Meadow Williams reprising their roles. In this installment, lawman “Big Nick” O’Brien dives into the dangerous world of diamond heists, chasing career criminal Donnie Wilson across Europe. The film will be available across cinemas.

January 12

Ticket to Paradise

George Clooney and Julia Roberts lead this romantic comedy, Ticket to Paradise as a divorced couple who join forces to prevent their daughter’s wedding in Bali. The film, which will be available on Netflix, also features Kaitlyn Dever, Billie Lourd, Maxime Bouttier, and Lucas Bravo.

January 13

The Invisible Man

Elizabeth Moss leads this 2020 reboot of the 1933 sci-fi film. It follows Cecilia’s abusive ex-boyfriend fakes his death and becomes invisible to stalk and torment her. She begins experiencing strange events and decides to hunt down the truth on her own. It stars Oliver Jackson-Cohen, Aldis Hodge, Storm Reid, Harriet Dyer, Michael Dorman and airs on Showmax.

Lost in Translation

Sofia Coppola’s 2003 romantic-comedy film is headed to Showmax. The film follows an American actor Bob landing in Tokyo for an ad film and ends up meeting Charlotte, who’s left behind by her photographer husband. Gradually, the two discover a friend within each other. Lost in Translation features Bill Murray, Scarlett Johansson, Giovanni Ribisi and Anna Faris.

January 15

Back in Action

From the director of Horrible Bosses comes Back in Action, an action-comedy heading to Netflix. The film follows former CIA spies Emily and Matt, forced back into the world of espionage after their secret identities are compromised. It stars Jamie Foxx, Cameron Diaz, Andrew Scott, Jamie Demetriou, Kyle Chandler, and Glenn Close.

January 19

Minions: The Rise of Gru

Minions: The Rise of Gru, the 2022 animated comedy film, is set to premiere on Netflix this January. A sequel to Minions and a prequel to Despicable Me , the film delves into 11-year-old Gru’s early ambitions of becoming a supervillain, aided by the Minions. Their antics lead to a showdown with a nefarious team, the Vicious 6.

The film features Steve Carell reprising his role as Gru, with Pierre Coffin, Russell Brand, Will Arnett, Steve Coogan, and Julie Andrews also returning to their respective roles. New introductions include Taraji P. Henson, Michelle Yeoh, and Alan Arkin.

January 30

You’re Cordially Invited

You’re Cordially Invited follows a bride and her father who discover their dream wedding venue has been double-booked with another bride and her wedding-planner sister, leading to chaos. The Prime Video film stars Will Ferrell, Reese Witherspoon, Geraldine Viswanathan, and Meredith Hagner.