Call of My Life Becomes Nigeria’s Highest-Grossing Movie of 2026, Surpasses ₦800 Million at Box Office
Call of My Life has officially ended its cinema run as Nigeria’s highest-grossing film of 2026, crossing the ₦800 million mark at the West African box office and cementing its place among Nollywood’s biggest commercial successes.
The romantic comedy enjoyed a remarkable run in cinemas after its release in May, outperforming several major releases and proving that a non-holiday Nollywood film can achieve record-breaking commercial success.
Call of My Life Crosses ₦800 Million at the Box Office
The movie finished its theatrical run with earnings exceeding ₦800 million, making it the highest-grossing Nigerian film released in 2026.
Before reaching the latest milestone, the film had already broken records by becoming the first Nollywood movie released outside the December festive season to earn more than ₦600 million. It continued attracting audiences for weeks, eventually joining the list of the highest-grossing Nollywood films ever released.
The achievement highlights the growing strength of Nollywood’s theatrical market beyond the traditional December blockbuster window.
Record-Breaking Cinema Run
Released in cinemas on May 15, 2026, Call of My Life quickly gained momentum through strong audience support and positive word-of-mouth.
Unlike many Nigerian blockbusters that rely heavily on the Christmas holiday period, the romantic comedy maintained impressive ticket sales throughout its cinema run, remaining among the country’s biggest attractions for several consecutive weekends.
Its consistency helped it outperform numerous competing releases throughout the year.
Story and Cast
Directed by Dammy Twitch in his feature film directorial debut, the movie tells the story of Soluchi, a heartbroken call centre agent whose life changes after an unexpected phone call opens the door to a new chance at love.
Produced by Blessing Uzzi under Bluehouse Studios, the film features an impressive ensemble cast, including:
- Uzoamaka Power
- Andrew Yaw Bunting
- Beverly Osu
- Nkem Owoh
- Patience Ozokwor
- Zubby Michael
- Broda Shaggi
- Justin UG
The blend of romance, comedy and emotional storytelling helped the film resonate with audiences across Nigeria and other West African markets.
Dominated the Nigerian Box Office
Throughout its theatrical run, Call of My Life consistently occupied the No. 1 position at the Nigerian box office for multiple weekends.
The film successfully held off competition from other notable 2026 releases, including:
- Iwe Ala: An Ojude Oba Story
- On Different Grounds
- Michael
Its sustained performance was largely driven by repeat viewers and strong audience recommendations, allowing ticket sales to remain steady long after its opening weekend.
A Major Win for Nollywood Romance Films
The success of Call of My Life is being viewed as another significant milestone for the Nigerian film industry.
Its record-breaking performance demonstrates that original romantic comedies can achieve blockbuster status without depending on franchise popularity or a December holiday release.
By closing its cinema run with more than ₦800 million in ticket sales, Call of My Life not only becomes Nigeria’s highest-grossing movie of 2026 but also strengthens confidence in Nollywood‘s ability to produce commercially successful original stories throughout the year.
