- Ori Rebirth, directed by Muyiwa Ademola, has stormed the Nollywood box office, grossing N97.8 million and claiming the top spot for the weekend
- A sequel to the acclaimed 2004 classic Ori (Fate), Ori Rebirth dives deep into themes of destiny, spirituality, and the supernatural
- The story follows the tragic death of Bisade and Temidun’s desperate mission to save a man fated for sacrifice, unfolding a powerful narrative of fate and determination
The much-anticipated Nollywood film, Ori Rebirth, by Muyiwa Ademola has officially hit N97.8 million at the Nigerian Box Office.
The film made history over the weekend, becoming the number one Nollywood title and setting multiple records, including the strongest opening for a May release, the highest Nollywood advance screening turnout, and the largest single-day gross for a new release in 2025, with N39 million recorded on Sunday, May 4.
Muyiwa Ademola, through his Instagram account @authenticmuy, on Monday, May 5, shared the record-breaking news with his fans, extending his heartfelt gratitude for their support.
He wrote,
“You all made this happen! This milestone belongs to our amazing FANS!
Simply put, without you and God, there won’t be this huge success! Please don’t relent!"
Extending the gratitude to crew members and those who have worked with him to achieve the milestone, he went further,
"To my amazing distributor, the engine room, thank you @filmoneng. To God Be The Entire Glory! Congratulations to the entire crew and cast of ORIrebirth !!!."
The actor seized the opportunity to promote the movie and request reviews, stating,
"Beloved, ORIrebirth is still showing at Cinemas! A movie that talks directly to your soul….
❤❤❤❤❤ Please, Don’t forget to drop your reviews after watching with the below hashtags."
The movie is a sequel to the blockbuster epic film, Ori (Fate), which was first originally produced by Muyiwa Ademola in 2004. It prominently featured Faithia Balogun, Saidi Balogun and Muyiwa Ademola.
The 2004 original Ori epic was a highly commended Yoruba film that focused on destiny, perseverance, and self-discovery.
Hence, Ori Rebirth revolves around themes of destiny, spirituality, and the supernatural, as it follows Bisade's untimely death and connection to a mysterious cult led by Yeye Fernandez, while Temidun tries to save a man marked for sacrifice.
20 years later, actor Muyiwa Ademola remakes his 2004 blockbuster movie ‘Ori’
Meanwhile, TheRadar earlier reported that popular actor and producer Muyiwa Ademola was set to release the remake of his hit movie Ori.
Ori was originally produced in 2004, which makes it over 20 years since its release
The remake Ori: The Rebirth will hit the cinemas on May 1, 2025