Pecohub Hollywood studios collectively grossed N6.6 billion at the West African box office in 2025, according to Comscore data.
The performance highlights the enduring influence of global studio brands in shaping local movie-going habits, even as independent productions carved out a modest but notable presence.
The cumulative total of N6.6 billion was gotten from six Hollywood studios, comprising Warner Bros., Disney, Universal, Paramount Pictures, Sony Pictures and H’wood Indie.
At the forefront, Warner Bros. emerged as the year’s top earner, raking in approximately N2.26 billion. The report showed that,
- “Warner Bros. emerged as the leading studio of the year, delivering approximately N2.26 billion in gross box office, closely followed by Disney with N2.17 billion. Together, these two studios accounted for a significant share of Hollywood revenue, underscoring the continued pull of established franchises and event-scale releases.
- “Universal Studios, Paramount Pictures, and Sony Pictures delivered solid, but comparatively modest performances, each contributing between N547 million and N658 million. Meanwhile, Hollywood independent titles collectively generated N459.8 million, highlighting a narrower but consistent appetite for non-franchise and speciality content.”
The report notes that while independent studios face challenges in marketing reach and screen allocation, the consistent revenue indicates room for growth, particularly in the digital distribution and festival circuits.
Market share data reinforces this concentration. Warner Bros. commanded 33.8% of the Hollywood slice of Nigeria’s box office, with Disney at 32.5%.
Universal accounted for 9.9%, Paramount 8.7%, and Sony 8.2%. Independent titles combined for 6.9%, a modest figure but one that demonstrates the space for emerging players in a market historically dominated by global giants.
