Between YouTube, African movie platforms, and cinemas, there are so many new Nollywood movies to choose from. Nollywood producers like Sam Maurice, Ini Edo, and other filmmakers have stayed busy, delivering back-to-back blockbusters.
Nollywood movies like Love in Every Word and Where Love Lives top an already exciting list of Nollywood releases—ranging from extremely funny comedies to heartfelt love stories and films that truly make you think.
5 New Nigerian Movies You Can Watch for Free on YouTube in 2026
Here are 5 new Nollywood Movies you can watch for free on YouTube in 2026. Check out a list of some of the most interesting Nigerian movies on YouTube that are worth checking out, from comedy to trilller and horor flick from some of nigeria most active actors and producers.
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1. None of This Is True – Chinedu Benjamin TV
Daniel (Deyemi Okanlawon) must do everything possible to appease and keep his mistress away from his wife after she finds out about his double life. The thriller adds a very interesting layer to the popular saying, “Hell hath no fury like a woman scorned” Was Gold (Emmanuella Ijoba) justified in her actions, or was she simply pushed too far?
2. Laughing Hearts – Sam Maurice TV
Sam Maurice and Ruth Kadiri collaborated in the new Nollywood movie Laughing Hearts, which follows Sarah (Ruth Kadiri), a hardworking woman struggling to provide for herself while managing her lazy partner. An opportunity to work for a wealthy man soon arises, spiraling into an unlikely friendship. Along the way, you’ll enjoy the ridiculously funny stories and moments that unfold.
3. Beyond Forever – Sandra Okunzuwa TV
Sandra Onkonuwa and Daniel Etim Effiong create a masterpiece in Beyond Forever. The Sandra Onkonuwa new Nollywood movie takes Daniel Etim Effiong a little out of his comfort zone, which is typically the gentle, manly lover role. This time, he plays King, a street thug with a good heart and a passion for protecting his loved ones.
Follow Beyond Forever as a spoilt entitled boss unexpectedly snatches the boyfriend of her assistant, setting off a messy, emotional chain of events. What follows is a tangled love story filled with tension, choices, and consequences, as each character is forced to confront what love, loyalty, and desire truly mean.
4. Love At First Lie – Imoni Oboli TV
The new Imoni Oboli film, Love at First Lie, follows stories and patterns many Nollywood fans have seen before, centering on the popular rich man who needs a pretend wife to achieve a goal, only to end up helplessly in love with his pretend partner. If this is your jam, check out the new film to see all the interesting ways Imoni Oboli adds zest and mystery to her popular story.
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5. Who Send Us? – Lilian Afegbai TV
Lilian Afegbai and Zubby Michael teamed up in the newly released Who Send Us?, a comedy flick about two poor lovers with big dreams. After trying every possible means to escape poverty, they become successful, but soon find out that ill-gotten wealth may be more trouble than it’s worth. Check out Who Send Us? if you’re interested in a comedy flick that slowly turns into a horror ghost story.
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