NOLLYWOOD faith-based movie ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’ has recorded more than N71 million in revenue from preview screenings, marking a strong commercial opening for the long-awaited sequel.
The film, which returned to cinemas 33 years after the original Agbara Nla was released, attracted 12,134 cinema admissions between September 25 and October 1, according to figures released by the Nigerian Box Office.
The reported performance places the production among the biggest preview openings recorded by a Nigerian film in recent times.
Film draws more than 12,000 viewers
The Nigerian Box Office said the movie generated about N70 million from 12,134 admissions during the preview period.
The figures were highlighted as a major milestone for the production, with the film recording the highest first-day attendance for a movie in Nigeria in 2026.
Its reported first-day earnings also ranked among the biggest opening-day grosses recorded by a Nollywood production.
Nile Entertainment, the film’s distributor, subsequently announced that total preview earnings had crossed the N71 million mark.
The distributor described the result as a record-setting performance for a Nollywood title, while also noting the film’s performance within the faith-based movie category.
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Sequel returns to original storyline
‘Agbara Nla: The Return’ continues the story established by the original movie, which was created by Christian filmmaker, Evangelist Mike Bamiloye.
The first ‘Agbara Nla’ was released in 1993, while its English-language version, titled ‘The Ultimate Power,’ followed in 1994.
The new production revisits the fictional community of Muwonleru, where spiritual and religious forces once again collide.
In the film, two Christian believers, Olaboye and Olatomi, leave the city and travel to Muwonleru to spread the Christian gospel..
Their mission brings them into conflict with Isawuru, a powerful herbalist who exercises significant influence in the community.
The confrontation forms the central conflict of the new production as the characters navigate questions of faith, spiritual authority and belief.
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Mike Bamiloye returns as Isawuru
Mike Bamiloye reprises his role as Isawuru in the new film, linking the latest production directly to the original story.
The movie was directed by Damilola Mike-Bamiloye and Joshua Bamiloye. Other members of the cast include Aanu Kolade Abiodun, Remilekun Mosiko, Philip Olubakin, Gloria Mike-Bamiloye and David Kola Okeowo.
Following the successful preview screenings, the film is now showing in cinemas across Nigeria.
The reported N71 million preview performance gives ‘Agbara Nla: The Return’ a significant opening as it begins its nationwide theatrical run
