Entertainment

New in Nigeria: Movies and TV Shows to Watch this October 2025

All confirmed to be available in Nigeria in October 2025, you will find the titles in four categories, further listed in order of their release dates:

– Nollywood Movies (and select African countries)

– Nollywood TV shows (and select African countries)

– International Movies

– International TV shows

The Exco

The Exco is a political drama about an idealistic new leader who steps into government and faces backroom deals, betrayal and pressure to compromise. The political drama features Femi Branch, Jide Kosoko, Deyemi Okanlawon, Scarlet Gomez, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Lizzy Jay, and Olarotimi Fakunle. In cinemas nationwide.

The Herd

A wedding day spirals into chaos in The Herd, a crime-thriller directed by Daniel Etim Effiong. A celebration of love and family soon unravels into betrayal, secrets, and a fight for survival. Starring Genoveva Umeh, Kunle Remi, Tina Mba, Deyemi Okanlawon, Linda Ejiofor-Suleiman, and Norbert Young, the film marks Effiong’s directorial debut. The Herd will be available to watch in cinemas. Oct.24

Tare

Directed by Okechukwu Oku and Stanley Obi, Tare follows a family shattered by betrayal and abandonment. With performances from Toyin Abraham , Jide Kene Achufusi, Nosa Rex, and Ibinabo Fiberesima, Tare opens in cinemas nationwide. Oct.31

Rise Again

Directed by Unlimited LA, Rise Again follows a gifted dancer’s journey of resilience and redemption as he battles betrayal, loss and injury in a bid to reclaim his dream. Featuring Liquorose, Hermes Iyele, Kaffy, Do2dtun, Femi Branch, Saskay and Dada Boy Ehiz, the limited series will premiere on Africa Magic Showcase and airs Sundays at 8 p.m. Oct. 30

Boys Like Us

Four young men share a home, but what should have been a fun weekend spirals into hate crimes, love triangles, and drama that could tear them apart. Boys Like Us, from Carmsee Media and Entertainment and Angel’s Ink Production, is created by Kamisi Adebisi and directed by Biodun Udom, starring Kem Ajieh Ikechukwu, Oscar Chihurumanya, Bobby Okoye, Leopatrick Nnubia, Dozie Uzoma, Paul Iremide, and The Iconic Dumebi. Premieres on Carmsee TV on YouTube. Oct 30