The Cinema Exhibitors Association of Nigeria (CEAN) said it generated N471 million from ticket sales in July.
The amount signifies a N108 million increase in box office sales from June.
CEAN’s National Chairman, Ope Ajayi disclosed this in Lagos on Tuesday.
“The box office got total revenue of N471,679,856.00 for July, an increase from what we had in June N363,274,999.00. This is encouraging,” he said.
“Thor: Love & Thunder was the major outlier, accounting for over 54% of the total box office revenue in July and 69% of Hollywood, while ‘Ile Owo’ was Nollywood’s highest-grossing, accounting for about 4 percent.
“Despite fewer titles released in July (31), compared to June (41), Nigerian cinemas experienced growth in box office revenue by 30% comparing totals from both months.
The highest-grossing films in July were:
- Thor: Love and Thunder
- Minions 2: The Rise of Gru
- Jurassic Work: Dominion
- Ile Owo
- Top Gun: Maverick
Mr. Ajayi is confident that Nigerian cinemas will do well in August.
