Award-winning Nigerian filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele is set to return to cinemas with her latest feature, The Four: No One Fights Alone, scheduled for release on December 11, 2026.

According to a statement made available on Monday, the film was produced by Funke Akindele Network and will be distributed exclusively by FilmOne Entertainment in cinemas worldwide.

The drama explores friendship, motherhood, resilience and the bonds between women, with its story unfolding between the Odu community and the city.

The film follows Esosa and three women close to her as they confront challenges involving the future of a young man they love. Their circumstances test their courage, faith and loyalty.

Akindele, who wrote, directed and produced the film, said the story was created to entertain audiences while reflecting aspects of Nigerian life and identity through relationships, music, fashion, language and tradition.

“Audiences have grown with us over the years, and they expect stories that entertain while reflecting who we are,” she said.

“With this film, we are exploring the relationships that shape us, challenge us, and stay with us. I think audiences will find a part of themselves in this story.”

The Four features an ensemble cast that includes Bisola Aiyeola, Chioma Akpotha, Richard Mofe-Damijo, Timini Egbuson, Lateef Adedimeji, Ali Nuhu, Uzor Arukwe, Ronke Oshodi-Oke, Antar Laniyan and Wunmi Toriola, alongside Akindele.

The film comes as Akindele continues her run as one of Nigeria’s most commercially successful filmmakers, following several major box-office successes.