Funke Akindele’s The Four sells out London premiere. Credit: X | FilmOneng
The London premiere of actress and filmmaker Funke Akindele’s upcoming movie, The Four, at Odeon Luxe Leicester Square has officially sold out ahead of its Nigerian cinema release on 11 December.
The film’s distributors, FilmOne Entertainment, announced the development in a post on X on Thursday, thanking audiences for their support and confirming that tickets for the premiere scheduled for 29 November were no longer available.
“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 distributors said.
Akindele had earlier announced the UK premiere through her verified Instagram account, describing the event as a significant achievement for Nigerian cinema.
She 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.”
The filmmaker also said the event would mark a milestone for Nollywood, with the film set to premiere at the London venue.
The sold-out announcement comes ahead of the film’s planned nationwide cinema release on 11 December. FilmOne Entertainment is handling its distribution.
Akindele, known for producing some of Nollywood’s highest-grossing films, has continued to expand the international reach of her productions through collaborations and promotional initiatives.
