{
  "id": 17110135,
  "title": "Agbara Nla opens in US cinemas after $173,000 overseas gross",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/agbara-nla-opens-in-us-cinemas-after-173-000-overseas-gross-17110135",
  "topic": "science",
  "section": "Science",
  "published": "2026-10-29T19:38:52.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/agbara-nla-opens-in-us-cinemas-after-173000-overseas-gross/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Nigerian faith-based film Agbara Nla: The Return is set to debut in select U.S. cinemas on October 30 after earning $173,650 internationally in the UK, Ireland, and Canada. The film's distributor, Nile Group, announced the U.S. opening via Instagram, directing audiences to book tickets through AMC Theatres and Regal Cinemas. This expansion follows the film's success in the UK and Canada, where it reportedly generated £86,691 and CAD$82,203 respectively. Nile Group described Agbara Nla as the highest-grossing Nollywood film ever in the UK and the biggest release of a Nollywood film in the country in 2026. The movie, a modern reimagining of the 1993 film, stars the original actor Mike Bamiloye reprising his role as the herbalist Isawuru. It has also become the second-highest-grossing Nollywood film of 2026 at the Nigerian box office and has held the number-one spot for four consecutive weekends.",
  "summary": "Nigerian faith-based film, Agbara Nla: The Return, opens in select US cinemas on October 30 after grossing over $173,000 in the UK, Ireland and Canada. Read More: https://punchng.com/agbara-nla-opens-in-us-cinemas-after-173000-overseas-gross/",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}