FilmOne Shatters Records With ₦82M Anime Debut Movie ‘Demon Slayer’

West Africa’s largest film distribution company, FilmOne Entertainment has recorded a landmark ₦82 million opening weekend of anime movie, ‘Demon Slayer’ making its latest release the highest-grossing anime box office opening weekend in West Africa of all time.

By tapping into Nigeria’s thriving anime community across Lagos, Ibadan, and Benin, FilmOne is redefining entertainment experiences and diversifying content for a new generation of moviegoers.

The milestone was celebrated with a community watch party at Filmhouse Cinemas IMAX Lekki, drawing fans in record numbers and reflecting the genre’s growing cultural influence. Nationwide screenings across Lagos, Ibadan, and Benin further cemented the film’s success.

“This success demonstrates our audience’s appetite for diverse storytelling in Nigeria,” said Kene Okwuosa, Group CEO of Filmhouse Group. “ At Filmhouse Group, our mission is to lead that evolution through diversifying cinema content, breaking new ground, and uniting communities around stories that matter to them.”

Speaking on diversifying content, Ladun Awobokun, Chief Content Officer, FilmOne Entertainment added “This success is proof that the future of cinema in West Africa lies in diversity. FilmOne Entertainment is committed to championing every kind of story; from Nollywood, Hollywood, and Bollywood to anime — and delivering them at the scale our audiences deserve.”

With this achievement, FilmOne Entertainment continues to expand beyond traditional Nollywood and Hollywood content, positioning Filmhouse Group as the leading driver of innovation in African cinema and distribution.