The Return of Arinzo Tops Nigerian Box Office with Impressive ₦28.8 Million Weekend Haul
The Nigerian film industry witnessed a significant milestone as The Return of Arinzo emerged as the highest-grossing title at the box office over the weekend of April 17 to 19, 2026. The movie pulled in an impressive ₦28.8 million during this period, solidifying its dominance in the cinematic landscape.
Box Office Figures Revealed by Nigerian Box Office
This achievement was officially announced on Monday by Nigerian Box Office through a post shared on the social media platform X. The organization released a comprehensive list of the top 10 movies for the weekend, providing detailed insights into the performance of both local and international films.
According to the disclosed figures, The Return of Arinzo, now in its third weekend of release, has achieved a remarkable cumulative gross of ₦276.9 million. This consistent performance highlights the film's strong appeal and staying power among Nigerian audiences.
Top Performers and New Entries in the Weekend Rankings
The weekend box office results showcased a diverse array of films competing for audience attention. You, Me & Tuscany secured second place with ₦20.7 million, bringing its total earnings to ₦59.3 million in its second weekend of release.
New entries made significant impacts as well. Lee Cronin's The Mummy debuted strongly in third position with ₦18.1 million, while The Other Side of the Bridge ranked fourth after earning ₦12.8 million, achieving a cumulative total of ₦14.1 million.
The Super Mario Galaxy continued its successful run, placing fifth with ₦12.5 million and raising its total box office earnings to ₦86 million in its third weekend.
Complete Top 10 Weekend Box Office List
The remaining films that completed the top 10 rankings for the weekend include:
- The Return of Arinzo – ₦28.8 million | ₦276.9 million cumulative
- You, Me & Tuscany – ₦20.7 million | ₦59.3 million cumulative
- Lee Cronin's The Mummy – ₦18.1 million | New release
- The Other Side of the Bridge – ₦12.8 million | ₦14.1 million cumulative
- The Super Mario Galaxy – ₦12.5 million | ₦86 million cumulative
- Trade By Barter – ₦8.7 million | New release
- Normal – ₦7.1 million | New release
- The Creek – ₦6.2 million | ₦95.3 million cumulative
- Bhooth Bangla – ₦5.4 million | New release
- They Will Kill You – ₦4 million | ₦59.9 million cumulative
This diverse lineup demonstrates the vibrant nature of Nigeria's cinema market, with both established franchises and new releases finding success among moviegoers.
