By Isaac Mission
Award-winning actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele is gearing up for another major cinema release with her upcoming movie, The Four, which is scheduled to hit Nigerian cinemas on December 11, 2026.
The new production comes after the remarkable commercial success of Akindele’s 2023 movie, A Tribe Called Judah, which became one of Nollywood’s biggest box-office hits.
Akindele has continued to dominate the festive cinema period with productions that combine entertainment, family themes and social commentary, and expectations are already building around her latest project.
Star-studded cast
The Four features a blend of prominent Nollywood actors, musicians and other entertainment personalities.
Among those listed in the cast are:
Funke Akindele
Bisola Aiyeola
Chioma Akpotha
Richard Mofe-Damijo
Timini Egbuson
Lateef Adedimeji
Ali Nuhu
Uzor Arukwe
Ronke Oshodi Oke
Antar Laniyan
Wunmi Toriola
Waje
Shoday
Samuel Banks
Kolapo Omotosho
Ayomide Iwasokun
Vee Victoria Adeyele
The project also features four former Big Brother Naija housemates, adding another layer of interest to the already impressive lineup.
While the filmmakers have yet to reveal extensive details about the storyline, the combination of established actors and popular entertainment personalities has generated considerable anticipation among movie lovers.
Given Akindele’s track record, The Four is expected to blend comedy and family-oriented storytelling with relevant social themes.
The film is set for a nationwide cinema release on December 11, 2026, with more information about the production and its characters expected to emerge ahead of the premiere.
