Nollywood filmmaker and actress Funke Akindele is preparing to return to cinemas with her latest feature film, The Four: No One Fights Alone, a new drama centred on friendship, courage, motherhood, loyalty and resilience.
The movie is scheduled to open in cinemas globally on December 11, 2026, with FilmOne Entertainment handling its distribution. The film is produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV).
What Is The Four: No One Fights Alone About?
The Four: No One Fights Alone follows Esosa and three fiercely loyal women whose journey takes them from their community into the city as they fight to secure the future of a young man they deeply care about.
As their journey unfolds, the women face circumstances that put their courage, faith, friendship and loyalty to the test.
The story moves between the Odu community and the city, combining a personal story about relationships and sacrifice with elements of Nigerian culture, including music, fashion, language and tradition.
Rather than focusing only on the central conflict, the film explores the relationships between the characters and the strength that can come from people standing together during difficult moments.
The Cast of The Four
Funke Akindele leads an ensemble cast featuring several familiar faces from Nollywood and the Nigerian entertainment industry.
The announced cast includes:
- Funke Akindele
- Bisola Aiyeola
- Chioma Akpotha
- Richard Mofe-Damijo (RMD)
- Timini Egbuson
- Lateef Adedimeji
- Ali Nuhu
- Uzor Arukwe
- Ronke Oshodi-Oke
- Antar Laniyan
- Wunmi Toriola
- Waje
- Shoday
- Samuel Banks
- Kolapo Omotoso
- Ayomide Iwasokun
The combination of established Nollywood actors, newer performers and music personalities gives the movie a broad ensemble cast.
Music, Fashion and Nigerian Culture
Culture is also an important part of The Four: No One Fights Alone.
According to reports surrounding the film’s first-look release, Adire features prominently in the characters’ styling, while Nigerian language, traditions and locations are incorporated into the production. Music is another part of the film’s creative identity.
The film’s promotional campaign has also introduced an original soundtrack titled “Ore Mi”, featuring Funke Akindele alongside Waje, Bisola Aiyeola and Chioma Akpotha. The song was produced by Tyanx and centres on themes of friendship, love and the bond between people.
Funke Akindele as Writer, Director and Producer
Akindele is taking on several creative roles on the project. Reports identify her as the writer, director and producer of The Four: No One Fights Alone.
The movie follows several of her recent theatrical productions, including Omo Ghetto: The Saga, Battle on Buka Street, A Tribe Called Judah, Everybody Loves Jenifa and Behind the Scenes.
First Look at The Four
In September 2026, Funke Akindele unveiled the first-look images from the movie, giving audiences an early glimpse of the characters, costumes and visual style ahead of its cinema release.
The images also highlighted the film’s use of Adire-inspired fashion and its ensemble cast, further revealing the cultural elements that form part of the movie’s identity.
When Will The Four Be Released?
The Four: No One Fights Alone is scheduled to arrive in cinemas on December 11, 2026.
The film is being produced by Funke Akindele Network (FAAN TV) and distributed by FilmOne Entertainment. Reports indicate that the movie will receive a global cinema release, with Nigerian audiences also expected to see it during the December holiday cinema season.
Final Thoughts
With its story built around friendship, family, sacrifice and resilience, The Four: No One Fights Alone is shaping up as one of the Nollywood titles to watch ahead of the 2026 festive cinema season.
The combination of Funke Akindele, an extensive ensemble cast, Nigerian cultural elements and an original soundtrack gives the film several creative elements for audiences to look forward to.
For now, fans will have to wait until December to see how Esosa and the three women navigate the challenges ahead.
The Four: No One Fights Alone opens in cinemas on December 11, 2026.
This article is based on information publicly announced by the filmmakers and reports from Nigerian entertainment and news publications. Details about the film may be updated as more official information becomes available.
