Funke Akindele is taking The Four: No One Fights Alone to London, announcing a UK premiere at the prestigious ODEON Luxe Leicester Square on November 29, 2026. The Nigerian filmmaker and actress made the announcement alongside FilmOne Entertainment, describing the event as a major milestone for Nollywood and its growing international presence.
The London screening will precede the film’s scheduled December 11 release in cinemas across Nigeria, placing the production among the major Nollywood titles expected to attract attention during the 2026 festive season.
Sharing the announcement on her verified Instagram page on Monday, November 2, Akindele expressed excitement about bringing the production to the United Kingdom.
“LONDON, WE’RE COMING! History is about to be made,” she announced.
She further stated that Funke Akindele Network and FilmOne Entertainment were proud to bring the film to the iconic London venue for its UK premiere.
The Four Heads to London’s ODEON Luxe Leicester Square
The choice of venue is a significant part of the announcement.
ODEON Luxe Leicester Square is one of London’s prominent cinema destinations, with a reputation for hosting major film premiere events. Its flagship location also features the UK’s first Dolby Cinema screen, making it an important destination for high-profile theatrical experiences.
According to Akindele’s announcement, The four : no one fights alone will become the first Nollywood title to premiere at the prestigious location.
The filmmaker described the development as another significant milestone for Nigerian cinema on the global stage.
For Nollywood, the announcement represents an opportunity to introduce another Nigerian production to audiences in an internationally recognised film market. It also places a homegrown production in a venue associated with major cinema events, giving the London screening significance beyond an ordinary promotional appearance.
Although the event is a UK premiere rather than the film’s Nigerian theatrical opening, it offers an opportunity to build anticipation among Nigerian film enthusiasts and other audiences in the United Kingdom ahead of its wider release.
What The Four: No One Fights Alone Is About
Beyond the international premiere, the film carries a storyline built around friendship, motherhood, loyalty and resilience.
Produced by Funke Akindele Network, The Four: No One Fights Alone follows Esosa and three women whose lives become connected through their determination to secure the future of a young man they love.
The story moves between Odu community and the city, where the women encounter challenges that test their courage, relationships and commitment to one another.
The production explores the strength of women, the sacrifices associated with family and friendship, and the difficult decisions people sometimes make for those they care about.
Its themes also include faith, loyalty and the importance of standing together during challenging circumstances.
The film’s storyline suggests a blend of emotional drama and relationships, with Nigerian cultural elements incorporated into its storytelling.
Star-Studded Cast Brings Together Nollywood Heavyweights
Akindele has assembled an extensive cast featuring familiar faces from Nigeria’s entertainment industry.
The production stars Funke Akindele alongside Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi Oke, Antar Laniyan and Wunmi Toriola.
The cast also features singer Waje and Afrobeats artiste Shoday, alongside Samuel Banks, Kolapo Omotosho and Ayomide Iwasokun.
The combination of established actors, younger performers and music personalities gives the production a broad entertainment appeal.
It also brings together performers with different audiences, potentially expanding the film’s reach beyond traditional Nollywood cinema enthusiasts.
The inclusion of music and cultural elements is another part of the production’s identity. Earlier promotional materials highlighted the film’s use of Nigerian fashion, particularly Adire, alongside an original musical contribution.
December 11 Release Sets Up Festive Cinema Season
Following its London premiere, The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled to arrive in cinemas across Nigeria on December 11, 2026.
FilmOne Entertainment is handling the film’s distribution, continuing its collaboration with Akindele’s production outfit.
The release date places the production within the busy December cinema period, when Nigerian audiences traditionally have several major local and international film offerings to choose from.
Akindele’s previous productions have established a strong presence during this period.
Her filmography includes Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind the Scenes.
These productions have contributed to her reputation as one of Nollywood’s most commercially successful filmmakers, with several of her releases recording major box-office performances.
With The Four, she is returning with another ensemble production, this time building anticipation around both its Nigerian theatrical release and an international premiere in London.
The November 29 screening will therefore be an important moment in the film’s promotional journey, bringing its cast, production team and supporters into the spotlight ahead of its December cinema arrival.
For Akindele, the announcement is also an opportunity to celebrate the possibilities of Nigerian filmmaking beyond the country’s borders.
As she puts it, London is getting ready for The Four. And with the December 11 release date approaching, Nollywood audiences will soon have the opportunity to experience the story on the big screen.
