This Christmas season, Nollywood is serving the perfect lineup of movies to help you unwind. You'd better stay glued to Netflix, Amazon Prime, and the cinema closest to you!&nbsp; Because we have a curated guide on what to watch based on your preferences (how you like to chill) this season.

For those of you who love curling up in bed alone with snacks and a bucket of ice cream or who don't mind going to the cinema alone, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7R0sO_EU-7s">This Is Not A Nollywood Movie </a>is highly recommended. The movie explores a character’s struggle to separate real life from the unrealistic expectations set by Nollywood films. It highlights how most people compare their experiences to fictional stories, whereas the plots on screen are mostly exaggerated. The ensemble cast offers a mix of both veteran and new faces, like Bimbo Akintola and Broda Shaggi, respectively.

Directed by Wale Ojo, the meta-comedy exploring filmmaking itself will be an ideal movie for solo recreation. You'll be at liberty to rewatch and soak in all the satirical plot twists without any distractions from other people. This will be a nice time to dive into something quirky and experimental that goes beyond the regular genres we're familiar with in Nollywood. The official release date of the movie is 5th December, 2025.

On the 12th of December 2025, Funke Akindele will be back on our screens with her latest movie,<a href="https://thenationonlineng.net/funke-akindele-unveils-trailer-for-behind-the-scenes-film/"> Behind the Scenes</a>. So far, the teasers point to a drama with a lot of comical relief and potential emotional depth. The film draws the curtains open on real‑life social issues that weigh on even the most “successful” in a public sense. According to Funke Akindele, Behind the Scenes is for anyone who has ever smiled through pain, carried invisible battles, or kept showing up even when it was hard. It’s a story about truth, pressure, healing, and everything we don’t say out loud.

So, if you're the type that derives a meaningful life lesson from every show you watch, this will be a perfect choice for you. You'll be able to connect with the storytelling and maybe pause to reflect on your life for a bit. But you'll have the comedy to keep things light and ensure that your introspection doesn't have to be upsetting.

The movie features a star-studded cast, including Tobi Bakre, Ini Dima‑Okojie, Iyabo Ojo, Destiny Etiko, Uzor Arukwe, and Uche Montana, among others.&nbsp; And if you know anything about these actors or the Funke Akindele Network, rest assured that delivery will be optimal.

&nbsp;If you're a social butterfly that loves to mingle and bond, <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@judedrizzy_/video/7578928681872149780">Toyin Abraham's</a> directorial debut, Oversabi Aunty, is for you. From the name, you can already guess what you should expect on the 19th of December, 2025. Everyone from a typical Nigerian family can easily relate to the hilarious take on a meddlesome aunt and all the chaos that comes with big wedding planning.&nbsp;

Don't deny yourself the thrill of watching this movie with other people so that you can run commentary and analysis in the background. This will be a great way to bond with family members and friends you've not seen all year, because everyone is carried along. The screams, laughs, and comments make such movies more interesting and could even spark meaningful conversations.

<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s9oIbTaufKQ">&nbsp;Colours of Fire</a>, which is to be released on the 24th of December, is ideal for a romantic Christmas Eve date night with your partner. In this movie, you get to witness the lengths young couples in love must go to fight for their future against all the rivalry and tension between their families, which is not a far-fetched reality in many ethnicities around the country.&nbsp;

&nbsp;&nbsp;It will immerse you and yours in an intimate experience that makes you draw each other closer in a moment of realisation of just how precious true love is. If Romeo and Juliet made you cry, Colours of Fire is bound to have the same effect on you.

Directed by Niyi Akinmolayan, Colours of Fire stars actors such as Osas Ighodaro, Uzor Arukwe, Mercy Aigbe, Femi Branch, Gabriel Afolayan, and Ibrahim Chatta.

As the perfect Christmas present, the third instalment in Kemi Adetiba's trilogy, <a href="https://thenationonlineng.net/kemi-adetiba-announces-release-date-for-king-of-boys-3/">King of Boys</a>, is hitting and possibly selling out cinemas on the 25th of December. The title, King of Boys: The Beginning of the End, suggests that all the political wars and underlying rivalries climax in this movie. We expect an upgraded version of the previous movies released in 2018 and 2021, respectively. Fans can expect stellar performances from the notable actors such as Nse Ikpe-Etim, Jide Kosoko, Adesua Etomi, and Richard Mofe-Damijo.

For all those who enjoy edge-of-your-seat suspense, special effects on the big screens, and the general thrill that comes from cinematic experiences, this blockbuster is your movie to see as soon as possible. Especially if you’ve watched King of Boys 1 and 2, what better way to enjoy Christmas Day than to indulge your senses in a gripping narrative?

Whatever your vibe this season, Nollywood has the perfect match waiting for you. All you've got to do is mark your calendars, save the dates, and settle in. Don't say Nollywood didn't do anything for you this year.

From solo comedy nights to romantic date films and edge-of-your-seat thrillers, this guide rounds up December’s must-watch Nollywood releases for every vibe and mood.

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