Filmmaker Funke Akindele’s film Behind the Scenes will debut on Netflix on April 3 after earning N2.7 billion at the box office.
The film, which is regarded as the highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time, arrives on the streaming platform after completing its cinema run. It also marks Funke’s first Netflix release following a three year partnership with Prime Video.
Distribution company FilmOne earlier announced the end of the film’s run in cinemas after its record breaking performance.
Sharing a post on its official Instagram page on Monday, the company wrote, “A record-breaking run.
A defining moment for African cinema.
“₦2.7 Billion at the box office and a historic milestone that now stands as the highest-grossing Nollywood title of all time.
“But the story did not stop there. From West Africa to audiences across the world, the film also became the highest-grossing Nollywood title in the United Kingdom, Ireland, the United States, and Canada.
“Moments like this remind us of the extraordinary power of our stories. Stories rooted in our culture, our humour, our struggles, and our triumphs. When these stories find their audience, something remarkable happens.
“This achievement is not just a win for one film, but a powerful reminder of how far Nollywood has come and the limitless possibilities ahead for African cinema.
“To everyone who bought a ticket, told a friend, laughed, cried, and celebrated this journey with us, thank you for showing up and making history with us.”
Behind the Scenes premiered in cinemas in December 2025 and quickly set several box office records during its run.
Directed by Funke, the film features an ensemble cast including Tobi Bakre, Iyabo Ojo, Uzor Arukwe and Mr Macaroni among others. It was produced under the Funke Ayotunde Akindele Network and distributed by FilmOne.
