All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in May 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
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Nollywood Movies Available to Watch In May 2025
May 1
Ori (The Rebirth)
Two decades after the original Ori, Ori: The Rebirth returns with a story of identity, memory, and ancestral legacy. At its heart is a woman plagued by haunting dreams and a forgotten past—she must confront buried truths, unlock her inner strength, and reclaim the heritage that was once lost.
Written, directed, and produced by Muyiwa Ademola, the film stars Toyin Abraham, Sola Sobowale, Odunlade Adekola, Lateef Adedimeji, and Akinyoola Ayoola. Watch it in cinemas.
May 9
After 30
Sequel to Before 30, the drama follows four Nigerian women in their 30s who are focused on building their careers and finding themselves. Along the way, they deal with love, friendship, and the expectations placed on them by society. Starring Damilola Adegbite, Beverly Naya, Meg Otanwa, Anee Icha, the film will stream on Prime Video then screen at the NollywoodWeek film festival.
Silas Wan Japa
Silas Wan Japa, directed by Okey Oku, follows a man’s dangerous quest to flee Nigeria in search of a better life. Blending suspense with social commentary, the story captures the risks and moral compromises tied to migration. Coming to cinemas nationwide.
May 16
The Fire and The Moth
Taiwo Egunjobi’s The Fire and The Moth follows a smuggler on the run with a stolen bronze head, hiding out with two sisters as a corrupt cop, a deadly arsonist, and an ambitious officer close in. Everyone wants the artifact, he just wants to survive. Starring Tayo Faniran, Jimmy Jean-Louis, and Ini Dima-Okojie, the crime drama will premiere at NollywoodWeek 2025 before releasing on Prime Video. After moving from its originally announced May 16th release date, a new date for The Fire and The Moth is expected to be announced soon.
Raji and The Beast
Raji and the Beast tells the gripping story of Raji, a modest sand miner whose life takes an unexpected turn after he and his friend Akpos uncover a mysterious relic hidden in an old box. Directed by Darasen Richards and featuring a cast that includes Akin Lewis, Femi Branch, Lateef Adedimeji, Omowunmi Dada, and Uzor Arukwe, the film explores themes of temptation, consequence, and moral conflict.
May 23
Bet I Love You
Bet I Love You follows Rex, a compulsive gambler whose reckless choices lead him to gamble away his sister’s lobola (bride price) money. Directed by Nigerian filmmaker Joseph Duke, the film dives into themes of family, desperation, and redemption, capturing how one man’s addiction spirals into chaos for those closest to him. The film stars Khumbuza Meyiwa and Nosipho Majola and had its world premiere at the 2025 Joburg Film Festival and will be shown on Showmax.
Bobo
Bobo, directed by Kenyan filmmaker Maurice Muendo, explores the personal and societal stakes of lost opportunity. At its heart is Bobo, a young woman who misses out on a life-changing bursary, sending her family into a tailspin as they risk losing their ancestral land. With a performance by Faith Muthoni, the film confronts themes of education, poverty, and resilience, painting a vivid picture of generational struggle in contemporary Kenya. Premiered at the 2025 Joburg Film Festival and streams on Showmax.
My Mother is a Witch
My Mother is a Witch, starring Efe Irele, Timini Egbuson, Mercy Aigbe, tells the story of a young woman who returns from London to her Nigerian roots in Benin, only to face lingering childhood wounds tied to her mother. The film weaves themes of betrayal, misunderstanding, and the supernatural against a backdrop of rich Nigerian culture. Coming to cinemas nationwide.
May 30
Imported Wives
Imported Wives follows the lives of Nigerian men living abroad who return home to find wives they believe will be easy to manipulate once taken overseas. But the women they bring back aren’t playing by those rules. Starring Joseph Benjamin, Omoni Oboli, Nancy Isime, Patience Ozokwo, the drama will unfold in cinemas nationwide.
The Party
Set in the heart of Lagos’ high society, The Party centres around the sudden death of a young, successful, newly married man during a lavish celebration. As the investigation unfolds, a complex web of secrets, scandals, and unexpected twists emerges, revealing that everyone at the party is a potential suspect. Starring Kunle Remi, Kehinde Bankole, Shaffy Bello, Manuel Bimbo, Femi Bramch, Uzor Arukwe, the thriller will be available on Netflix.
Nollywood TV Shows Available to Watch In May 2025
May 2
Unseen S2
Unseen Season 2 picks up with Zenzi behind bars, but things get even worse when she finds out someone wants her dead. Forced to team up with dangerous inmates and old enemies, she breaks out of prison and goes on the run. As she fights to bring down the powerful crime ring that destroyed her family, Zenzi faces tough choices about who she can trust — and whether she’ll get justice or have to take it by force. Expect more betrayal, heart-pounding action, and emotional twists as the story moves through the gritty streets of Cape Town. New faces join the drama too, making things even messier for Zenzi as she tries to survive and stay ahead of the law.
May 29
Lara Unlimited
Toni Tones takes centre stage in Lara Unlimited, a new series from The Smart Money Woman creator Arese Ugwu, A spinoff of The Smart Money Woman, the story follows oil executive Lara Thompson (Tones) as she faces corporate betrayal, community unrest, and a tangled love life, all while navigating the high-stakes world of power and politics. Nicole Ikot and Zikora Ugwu return in their roles from the original series, with new cast members Natse Jemide and Kingsley Nwachukwu. The series will premiere exclusively on Azuwa Studios’ YouTube channel.
International Movies Available to Watch In May 2025
May 1
Another Simple Favor
Stephanie Smothers, now a celebrated true crime author, is unexpectedly reunited with the enigmatic Emily Nelson, who invites her to be the maid of honour at her opulent wedding on the island of Capri. As the festivities unfold, a shocking murder plunges the event into chaos, reigniting suspicions and unearthing secrets from their tangled past.
Another Simple Favor, directed by Paul Feig, is the sequel to the 2018 film A Simple Favor. Releasing on Amazon Prime Video.
The Bikeriders
The Bikeriders (2024), directed by Jeff Nichols, follows the rise and fall of a 1960s Midwestern motorcycle gang, the Vandals, told through the eyes of Kathy (Jodie Comer), who’s married to reckless biker Benny (Austin Butler). Tom Hardy stars as the gang’s leader. Inspired by Danny Lyon’s photo book, the film explores loyalty, masculinity, and fading Americana. Available to stream on Showmax.
May 2
Gladiator II
Gladiator II picks up 20 years after the original film. Lucius (Paul Mescal), the grown son of Lucilla, is captured and forced into slavery after Rome invades North Africa. Inspired by Maximus, he becomes a gladiator to fight against the corrupt twin emperors Caracalla (Joseph Quinn) and Geta (Fred Hechinger). Pedro Pascal plays a Roman general who trained under Maximus, and Denzel Washington stars as a wealthy former slave who owns a gladiator stable. Watch it on Showmax.
Thunderbolts*
Marvel Studios’ latest cinematic venture assembles a team of morally ambiguous characters, including Yelena Belova (Florence Pugh), Bucky Barnes (Sebastian Stan), Red Guardian (David Harbour), U.S. Agent (Wyatt Russell), Taskmaster (Olga Kurylenko), and Ghost (Hannah John-Kamen), under the leadership of Valentina Allegra de Fontaine (Julia Louis-Dreyfus) to execute a high-stakes mission the Avengers can’t (or won’t) take on. Coming to cinemas nationwide.
Shadow Force
A fast-paced action thriller stars Kerry Washington and Omar Sy as Kyrah and Isaac, two former leaders of a global special forces unit who fall in love and have a son. To protect their family, they betray their organisation and go on the run. Now, the same elite team they once led is hunting them down, with a big bounty on their heads, coming to cinemas nationwide.
May 5
Never Let Go
Halle Berry stars as a mother fighting to protect her twin sons from a malevolent force in the wilderness. Their survival depends on never losing physical contact. The 2024 film, directed by Alexandre Aja, blends horror and emotion and will stream on Showmax.
May 8
Widow Clicquot
Widow Clicquot tells the true story of Barbe-Nicole Ponsardin Clicquot, who defied 18th-century gender norms to take over her late husband’s wine business and transform it into the legendary Veuve Clicquot champagne empire. Starring Haley Bennett and directed by Thomas Napper, the 2024 historical drama will be available to watch on Showmax.
May 9
Nonnas
Netflix’s upcoming comedy Nonnas is a heartfelt tribute to family, food, and the enduring bonds of community. Directed by Stephen Chbosky and written by Liz Maccie, the film stars Vince Vaughn as Joe Scaravella, a New York MTA worker who, after the loss of his mother and grandmother, finds solace by opening an Italian restaurant staffed entirely by grandmothers or “nonnas” who bring their traditional recipes and warmth to the kitchen.
May 12
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy
Bridget Jones: Mad About the Boy brings a heartfelt and modern twist to the iconic rom-com saga. Set several years after the tragic death of Mark Darcy, Bridget is now a single mother of two, navigating grief, midlife, and the chaos of re-entering the dating world. Encouraged by friends and haunted by memories, she tries Tinder, dates a much younger man (Roxster), and ultimately finds a deeper connection with her children’s science teacher, Scott Walliker. Starring Hugh Grant, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, the 2025 release will be available to stream on Showmax.
May 15
Wicked Little Letters
Set in a small English seaside town in the 1920s, Wicked Little Letters is a hilarious and sharp mystery-comedy based on a real-life case where foul, anonymous letters cause a massive scandal. Starring Olivia Colman who plays Edith Swan, a very proper and conservative woman, and Jessie Buckley as Rose Gooding, a loud and lively Irish immigrant. When the town starts getting nasty, profanity-filled letters, all fingers point to Rose, but as things unfold, it becomes clear not everything is as it seems. Stream it on Showmax.
May 22
Crazy, Stupid, Love
Crazy, Stupid, Love is about a guy named Cal who finds out his wife cheated and wants a divorce. Heartbroken and clueless about dating, he meets Jacob, a smooth-talking ladies’ man who helps him get back out there. Things get messy and funny as everyone deals with love, breakups, and surprises, including Jacob falling for someone serious for the first time. Watch the all-time acclaimed romantic comedy on Showmax.
May 23
Mission: Impossible The Final Reckoning
Tom Cruise is back with non-stop action, doing crazy stunts, wild stuff only he would dare try. Ethan and his team are once again racing against time to stop a dangerous enemy from seizing control of a powerful AI that could throw the entire world into chaos.
Directed by Christopher McQuarrie, this new instalment features familiar faces like Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Hayley Atwell, Vanessa Kirby, Esai Morales and new addition Hannah Waddingham. The adrenaline-packed film will premiere at the Cannes Film Festival on May 14, 2025, before hitting theatres everywhere.
May 26
Miss Congeniality 1 & 2
FBI agent Gracie Hart (Sandra Bullock) must go undercover as a beauty pageant contestant to stop a bomb threat. Awkward and unrefined, she’s transformed into a believable pageant queen while maintaining her tough edge to solve the case. In the sequel, Gracie is pulled back into action when her friends are kidnapped in Las Vegas. Teamed with a no-nonsense partner, she must rediscover her FBI instincts. Both are arriving on Showmax.
Ocean’s Eight
Debbie Ocean, fresh out of prison, brings together a crew of skilled women to pull off a daring jewellery heist at the famous Met Gala. Their target: a $150 million diamond necklace worn by a celebrity played by Anne Hathaway. Each member of the team, a hacker, a pickpocket, a jeweller, a fashion designer, and more, plays a key role in the slick plan to steal the necklace right under the noses of security. Available to stream on Showmax.
Twisters
Nature’s most dangerous storms take centre stage in Twisters, where former storm chaser Kate Carter (Daisy Edgar Jones) is pulled back into the action after a tragic past. Teaming up — and clashing — with thrill-seeking influencer Tyler Owens (Glen Powell), she faces a new wave of powerful tornadoes sweeping across Oklahoma. As rival teams race against time and nature, survival depends on teamwork, quick thinking, and second chances. Watch it on Showmax.
May 29
The American Society of Magical Negroes
The American Society of Magical Negroes, directed by Kobi Libii, is a satirical fantasy-comedy that follows Aren (Justice Smith), a young Black man recruited into a secret society whose job is to keep white people comfortable. Mixing romance, magical realism, and social commentary, the film tackles the “Magical Negro” trope with humor and introspection. Watch the magic unfold on Showmax.
May 30
Karate Kids: Legends
Karate Kid: Legends brings a fresh chapter to the beloved martial arts story. After a family tragedy, a teenage kung fu prodigy named Li Fong moves from Beijing to New York City. Struggling to fit in and avoid trouble, he eventually steps up to help a new friend by entering a karate competition. But it turns out that his kung fu skills alone aren’t enough. Luckily, he’s guided by two legends, Mr. Han (Jackie Chan) and Daniel LaRusso (Ralph Macchio), who teach him how to blend their styles into something brand new. Expect it in cinemas nationwide.
International TV Shows Available to Watch In May 2025
May 1
The Four Seasons
Co-created by Tina Fey, Lang Fisher, and Tracey Wigfield, the miniseries follows three suburban couples who vacation together each season. Their longstanding friendship is tested when one couple divorces, and the husband introduces a much younger partner during subsequent trips. This upheaval prompts each couple to reevaluate their relationships, leading to moments of humour and heartfelt introspection. Starring Tina Fey, Steve Carell, Colman Domingo, Will Forte, Kerri Kenney-Silver, Marco Calvani, and Erika Henningsen, the series will stream on Netflix.
May 8
Forever
Forever, a modern Netflix adaptation of Judy Blume’s 1975 novel, is set in 2018 Los Angeles and follows Keisha (Lovie Simone), a track star, and Justin (Michael Cooper Jr.), a basketball prodigy, as they go through the highs and heartbreaks of first love.
Created by Mara Brock Akil and directed by Regina King, Forever is heavy on themes of identity, emotional growth, and what it truly means to love someone “forever.” The series also features Xosha Roquemore, Wood Harris, Karen Pittman. All episodes will stream on Netflix starting May 8.
May 15
Overcompensating
Overcompensating follows Benny, a former high school football star and homecoming king, as he enters college still closeted and unsure of himself. He quickly connects with Carmen, a bold outsider with her desire to fit in. Together, they navigate campus life filled with identity crises, fake IDs, and messy friendships. Created by Benito Skinner and backed by A24, the cast includes Mary Beth Barone, Adam DiMarco, and guest appearances from Connie Britton and Charli XCX. Coming to Prime Video
Love, Death + Robots Vol. 4
Love, Death + Robots is back for one last ride with Volume 4, and it’s bringing 10 fresh animated stories. Expect everything from battling dinosaurs and talking cats to puppet rockstars, all packed with sci-fi, horror, and twisted humour. Names like Tim Miller (Deadpool) and David Fincher (Fight Club) are behind it again, and each episode is made by a different animation team, so every story looks and feels unique. LDR Vol. will stream on Netflix.
May 22
She The People
She the People blends political satire and sitcom elements to explore the life of Mississippi’s first Black female lieutenant governor. The protagonist, played by Terri J. Vaughn, faces the challenges of political office while managing a quirky family dynamic. Created by Tyler Perry and Niya Palmer, the series stars alongside Vaughn, Jade Novah portrays Simone, and Jo Marie Payton. With a split release, the first batch of episodes arrives on Netflix, followed by more later in the summer.
Sirens
Netflix’s upcoming limited series Sirens promises a suspense-filled and darkly comedic viewing experience. Set over Labour Day Weekend, the show centres on Devon (Meghann Fahy), a woman visiting her sister Simone (Milly Alcock) at the island home of Simone’s new boss, Michaela Kell (Julianne Moore), who is married to billionaire Peter (Kevin Bacon).
May 23
Big Mouth S8
Big Mouth Season 8 marks the final chapter of Netflix’s hit adult animated series. The show continues to follow the messy, hilarious journey of adolescence, following familiar characters like Nick, Andrew, Jessi, Missy, Jay, and Matthew as they transition into high school and face new personal challenges. The final season will feature 10 episodes and a lineup of guest voices, including Cynthia Erivo, Holly Hunter, Steve Buscemi, Kristen Wiig, Quinta Brunson.
May 29
Dept. Q
Netflix’s Dept. Q brings Jussi Adler-Olsen’s bestselling crime novels to life in a gritty Edinburgh setting. Haunted by a botched operation that left one colleague dead and another paralysed, DCI Carl Morck—played by Matthew Goode—finds himself exiled to a basement office and placed in charge of Department Q, a new unit tasked with reopening cold cases. The series will premiere globally.
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