Nollywood’s newest success story, The Rebellion: Wives on Strike 3, has achieved a big field workplace milestone, grossing N110 million within the 3 weeks ended Nov 10.
Directed by Omoni Oboli, the movie has shortly gained traction, including to the legacy of the Wives on Strike collection.
Debuting with a powerful opening weekend at N28.2 million, the movie has maintained a gentle upward momentum.
Launched on October 17, The Rebellion amassed a powerful N40.1 million throughout its second weekend from October 18-20, signaling sturdy curiosity from audiences nationwide.
Between October 25 and 31, it added one other N27.2 million to its field workplace complete, pushed by sustained viewer enthusiasm.
The movie’s presale marketing campaign was additionally successful, with pre-sale vouchers contributing a further N10 million in income, reflecting excessive anticipation for this newest instalment within the franchise. As of final week, it reached N68.2 million
The Rebellion continues the extensively acclaimed Wives on Strike collection, first launched in 2016, which has captivated Nigerian audiences with its mix of humour, social justice themes, and dynamic storytelling.
The movie’s emphasis on themes of household, braveness, and sacrifice resonates deeply with audiences, marking a notable shift from the lighthearted tone of earlier entries.
Omoni Oboli’s course explores the lengths to which people go to guard their family members, including a contemporary dimension to the franchise and setting The Rebellion other than its predecessors.
That includes a forged of famend Nollywood skills, The Rebellion contains celebrated actors reminiscent of Uche Jombo, Ufuoma McDermott, Chioma Akpotha, and veteran actress Hilda Dokubo.
The movie additionally showcases distinguished actors Tomiwa Tegbe, Segun Arinze, Kalu Ikeagwu, Julius Agwu, and Okey Bakassi, every delivering impactful performances that heighten the movie’s emotional depth and thematic depth.
With The Rebellion marking a shift towards higher-stakes narratives, the franchise exemplifies Nollywood’s readiness to evolve and increase, providing a glimpse into the promising way forward for Nigerian cinema.
