Funke Akindele’s forthcoming movie, The Four, has recorded a major milestone ahead of its release, as tickets for its London premiere have been completely sold out.
The screening is scheduled to hold on November 29 at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square, London, ahead of the film’s arrival in Nigerian cinemas on December 11.
FilmOne Entertainment, the movie’s distributor, confirmed the development on Thursday through its official X account, celebrating the response from moviegoers who secured tickets for the event.
Expressing its excitement, the company wrote, “We are officially sold out! You made this happen! The premiere of The Four at ODEON Luxe Leicester Square is officially sold out, and we couldn’t be more grateful.”
The announcement followed Akindele’s earlier disclosure of the London screening on her verified Instagram page, where she highlighted the importance of the event to the Nigerian film industry.
Promoting the premiere, the filmmaker wrote, “LONDON, WE’RE COMING! History is about to be made. Funke Akindele Network and FilmOne Entertainment are proud to announce the UK premiere of THE FOUR at the iconic ODEON Luxe Leicester Square, London, on 29 November.”
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Akindele also described the screening as an important achievement for Nollywood, with the production set to reach audiences at one of London’s cinema venues.
Following the London premiere, The Four is expected to open in cinemas across Nigeria on December 11. FilmOne Entertainment is responsible for distributing the movie.
Akindele, who has produced several of Nollywood’s highest-grossing films, continues to explore opportunities to showcase Nigerian productions to audiences beyond the country.