Oluwatoni Ojomo
2025 has been serving us back-to-back hits on the entertainment front, and we are honestly not complaining! The movie industry has kept us glued to our screens all year, and August will be no exception. Whether you’re planning a cinema date in Lagos or thinking of a Netflix-and-Chill in Abuja, this list will satisfy every type of movie lover. So grab your popcorn, and get ready for an unforgettable viewing experience!
1. The Bad Guys 2 (August 1, 2025)
The animal crew is back for another heist! This animated sequel follows Mr. Wolf, Mr. Snake, and the gang as they try to stay “good guys” but get pulled into one last job by a fierce all-female crime squad. Expect big laughs and wild action that’ll keep the kids (and adults) glued. Perfect for a family cinema outing!
2. The Naked Gun (August 1, 2025)
Liam Neeson as Detective Frank Drebin Jr.??? We are sat! This reboot of the classic ‘80s comedy brings slapstick humor and absurd crime-solving to 2025. Movie lovers who love a good laugh will eat this up.
3. Freakier Friday (August 8, 2025)
Jamie Lee Curtis and Lindsay Lohan are back in this sequel to Freaky Friday! This time, it’s a double body-swap mess with Anna’s teen daughter and grandma Tess causing chaos. If you loved the original, this one’s a must-watch for its heart and humor. Naija rom-com fans, this one’s for you!
4. Weapons (August 8, 2025)
From the director of Barbarian, this horror-mystery follows a teacher (Julia Garner) investigating kids disappearing from her classroom. It’s creepy and perfect for Nigerians who love shouting “Jesus!” at jump scares. Grab your friends (and your prayer beads) for this one in the theatres.
5. Americana (August 15, 2025)
Finally hitting theatres after its 2023 festival debut, this modern Western stars Sydney Sweeney and Paul Walter Hauser chasing a rare Native American artifact. Perfect for Nigerians who love raw movies.
6. Nobody 2 (August 15, 2025)
Bob Odenkirk is back as Hutch, the “nobody” turned assassin, uncovering a conspiracy while on vacation. Nigerians who live for action flicks will be glued to this thriller.
7. The Toxic Avenger (August 29, 2025)
Peter Dinklage is a janitor turned mutant superhero in this reboot of the ‘80s cult classic. It’s gory and hilarious, with Toxie battling gangsters. People who vibe with wild action and dark humour will love this.
August 2025 is stacked with movies that’ll keep you hyped. Which one’s topping your watchlist? Drop it in the comments and share this list with your friends.
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