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.